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Ants: Who looks after the injured in a colony?
Carpenter ants amputate the injured legs of fellow ants to minimise the risk of infection. A new study involving a Würzburg researcher shows that this task is primarily carried out by ants switching from indoor to outdoor duties.
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Science & SpaceSociety, Policy & Culture2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Jul 3, 2026 | Ants: Who looks after the injured in a colony? by hhs | 116 | 55 |
