Ants’ Remarkable Medical Skills In an astonishing discovery, scientists have observed Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) performing what can be described as medical procedures on their colony mates. These ants have been found to meticulously treat injuries by either cleaning the wounds or, in more severe cases, amputating the damaged limb. Surgical Precision in the Insect World The study, which has captured the attention of many, reveals that these ants are capable of assessing the severity of an injury and deciding on the appropriate treatment. This behavior is particularly noteworthy as it showcases a level of sophistication in animal behavior that was previously thought to be…