Acacia ants will swarm over branches and bite elephants or giraffes who try to eat the leaves of the whistling thorn (Acacia drepanolobium).

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/in-kenya-vicious-ants-are-nesting-birds-best-neighbors-study-finds/

AI-based music, for one, is something that likely will be a thorn in the side of many labels and artists if they feel like their IP’s been lifted.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/12/tiktok-newmusic/

Amla was a particular thorn in England's side over the years, scoring six centuries in 21 Tests including his country's first-ever triple hundred - at the Oval - in 2012.

Source: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/8053414/south-african-great-hashim-amla-to-retire/?src=rss

But Mrs Braverman could still remain a thorn in the Prime Minister’s side as a vocal supporter of tougher action on small boats and culture war issues, as well as a potential leadership challenger for the Tory right.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23919196.suella-braverman-standard-bearer-tory-right-finally-runs-road/?ref=rss

“Cash-in transit heists continue to be a thorn in the country’s economy, and the DPCI in collaboration with private organisations continue to strengthen the fight against these crimes.”

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/crime/hawks-arrests-more-south-africans-than-foreign-nationals/

He has a thorn in the side of Washington, that executive agencies in the United States, like the DEA, are disorganized and dysfunctional.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/04/18/mexico-amlo-espionage-pentagon-united-states-department-defense-leak/

Instead, they did to us what they did to any student organization that was a thorn in their side.

Source: https://digboston.com/bus-john-silber-did-not-support-free-speech-on-his-campus/

It started as a motel, but in recent years, it’s become a thorn in the sides of nearby business owners and police.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/village-squire-motel-redmond-new-owners/

'I've been a thorn in the side of the establishment here in Idaho for quite a while and this is their mechanism to try to destroy me,' Bundy said, adding that he didn't have funds to pay the damages.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12897653/Ammon-Bundy-claims-Idaho-hospital-plundered-wife-sons-bank-accounts.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

John Wilmot, CEO of said: “Price and charging infrastructure remain a thorn in the Government’s side.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1809868/electric-car-battery-price-costs

“Michael wrote a very very good article and straightened out the misconception that it was a rose thorn, which made my mother very happy," she said.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23592325.story-penicillin-told-world-congress-pharmacology/?ref=rss

NC State’s guard tandem of DJ Horne and Casey Morsell remained a consistent thorn in BYU’s side.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/24/23969278/byu-basketball-claims-vegas-showdown-title

Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), who has been a thorn in the side of both President Biden and the Senate Democratic Caucus, is already eyeing a potentially lucrative private sector career if her bid to stay in the U.S. Senate is unsuccessful.

Source: https://www.rawstory.com/ray-holmberg-2666099747/

Struggled to get the better of his full-back in the first half but improved after the break and was a thorn in Millers' side.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/12/13/rotherham-0-2-west-brom-lewis-cox-player-ratings-as-four-impress-with-8s/

The Anglo Ashanti Hospital has been a thorn in the side of the Gauteng government since 2020.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/rush-to-salvage-abandoned-hospital/

The Blue Shell Koopa, Bowser's henchman in the movie and a constant thorn in Mario's side throughout, seems the perfect candidate to be introduced next.

Source: https://gamerant.com/mario-kart-8-deluxe-booster-course-pass-movie-blue-shell-koopa-character-antagonist-racer-dlc/

The border crisis is unlikely to cost Biden the election, but it will remain a thorn in the administration’s side beyond 2024.

Source: https://theconversation.com/bidens-answer-to-mexican-border-crisis-might-slow-crossings-but-is-not-winning-support-210652

The trio have played extremely well today and been a real thorn in Wolves’ side.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-vs-wolveslivescore-goal-updates-30581887

To do this, search around the area for small thorn vines coming out of the ground and dig them up.

Source: https://screenrant.com/how-to-unlock-nala-dreamlight-valley/

Visitors to Blackthorn will also learn about the unique, natural, sustainable methods undertaken at the world's only working thorn tower and pan house.

Source: https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23409366.big-day-blackthorn-ayr-salt-company-hosts-event/?ref=rss