Ants Recognise Infected Wounds and Treat Them
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The African Matabele ants are often injured in fights with termites. Their conspecifics recognise when the wounds become infected and initiate antibiotic treatment.
  • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    This is genuinely the most amazing news I’ve heard in a while. Ants perform medicine… ?? 🤯