Invasion of the Yellow Crazy Ants!

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References
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Image credits
Earthworm
Photo by: Rob Hille
Yellow Crazy Ant
Based on photo by: John Tann
Cassowary
Photo by: Flickr user thinboyfatter
Wooroonooran Josephine Falls
Photo by: Wikimedia user LecomteB