WASHINGTON — Limb amputations are performed by surgeons when a traumatic injury, such as a war wound or a car accident, causes extensive tissue destruction or in cases of severe infection or disease. But humans aren’t the only ones who perform such procedures. New research shows that some ants will amputate limbs from injured comrades … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — People are not the only ones who can perform amputations to save lives. A new study has found that carpenter ants in Florida bite off the injured limbs of nestmates, depending on the … Read more
Ants are pretty remarkable creatures. From navigating the Earth’s magnetic field to spraying acid at their enemies, these tiny colonies are capable of great things, both as a unit and on an individual level. Now, new research has discovered that ants can even perform surgery, amputating their friends’ limbs and saving their lives. Florida carpenter … Read more