Learn German EP 33 - Ants Perform Amputations on Each Other (Advanced+)

25/08/2025 6 min

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Episode Synopsis

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!KeywordsChirurg - surgeonAmputation - amputationGliedmaße - limbKamerad - comrade, mateMundwerkzeug - mouthpartsBeinverletzung - leg injuryRettung - rescueverwenden - to use, to utilizekomplex - complexVersorgung - care, supplyGrammarReciprocal verbs: sie...sisichchHöhere Beinverletzungen führen immer dazu, dass sie sich untereinander Gliedmaßen amputieren.

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