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

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

Update: 2025-08-25
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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.

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

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

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