In this episode, Jen and Paul explore fascinating new research revealing that Florida carpenter ants perform amputations to save injured nestmates. These ants carefully assess wounds, cleaning or biting off damaged limbs depending on the injury’s location. Tune in to discover how these tiny surgeons are changing what we know about animal intelligence. Try the Readle app today!
Keywords
Chirurg - surgeon
Amputation - amputation
Gliedmaße - limb
Kamerad - comrade, mate
Mundwerkzeug - mouthparts
Beinverletzung - leg injury
Rettung - rescue
verwenden - to use, to utilize
komplex - complex
Versorgung - care, supply
Grammar
Reciprocal verbs: sie...sisichch
Höhere Beinverletzungen führen immer dazu, dass sie sich untereinander Gliedmaßen amputieren.