Problem
A. What traits might make a vertebrate less susceptible to fire ants? What species of amphibian, bird, and mammal should be minimally affected by fire ants? On the flip side, what region of the US might vertebrates be most vulnerable to red imported fire ants? What steps should this region take to ensure no new fire ant species are introduced?
B. Pick a US federally listed endangered species not yet talked about in recent studies that might be impacted by fire ants. Why might it be vulnerable and how could someone manage its habitat to mitigate these effects?