ants They can treat the infections of their injured friends. Yes, you read it right; Some ants exhibit “surgeon” abilities! In their research on the treatment methods of ants, scientists revealed the first examples of amputation in the animal kingdom.
With this discovery, we see how impressive the treatment support ants provide to their injured friends is. It is impossible not to be surprised by this unique nature of ants!
Florida Carpenter Ants Cut Off Their Injured Friends’ Legs!
Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) treats injured nestmates by cutting off their legs. Although Florida carpenter ants are known to tend to get injured in fights with other ants, they use this method because they do not have the special glands needed to treat wounds.
scientists, Matabele antsHe observed that he carried his injured friends to their nests and licked their wounds. These ants, which live in huge colonies in Sub-Saharan Africa, frequently suffer serious injuries while hunting for termites. When treating their wounds, they secrete a special substance containing more than 50 wound-healing ingredients. While Florida carpenter ants treat injured friends by cutting off their legs, Matabele ants heal infected wounds with this special secretion.
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