Ants observed performing limb amputations to save other ants’ lives
Humans are no longer the only species on Earth that can perform surgery to save lives. A new study says that certain species of ants can not only detect injuries in colony members but also decide whether an amputation surgery is needed to save that ant's life.
Unlike humans, the ants don't have to go to med school beforehand, and any ant in the colony is capable of conducting these seemingly basic medical interventions to ensure the survival of another fellow ant.
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Ants observed performing limb amputations to save other ants’ lives originally appeared on BGR.com on Sat, 6 Jul 2024 at 10:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.