INTERESTING: WHEN THE CROW FEELS SICK… IT LOOKS FOR ANTS

[OttoMan]

Just as you read. When a crow feels unwell, it perches near an ant nest, spreads its wings, stays still, and lets the ants attack it.

They do it for a powerful reason: ants spray its body with formic acid, a substance that acts as a natural antiparasitic. This acid helps the crow eliminate fungi, bacteria, and parasites, allowing it to recover without the need for medicine.

This behavior is called “anting” and has been observed in various bird species. It’s an incredible example of animal self-medication.

Nature never ceases to amaze us with its silent wisdom!

 

[Kahrnut]

I hate crows

Me too.

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

The most amazing fact about grows is you never see a baby crow. They just show up fully grown. Yes, of course I know this isn't true... it's just something I have been trying to convince my daddy of for many years. However, I have never seen a baby crow

 

[TresMonos]

Just as you read. When a crow feels unwell, it perches near an ant nest, spreads its wings, stays still, and lets the ants attack it.

They do it for a powerful reason: ants spray its body with formic acid, a substance that acts as a natural antiparasitic. This acid helps the crow eliminate fungi, bacteria, and parasites, allowing it to recover without the need for medicine.

This behavior is called “anting” and has been observed in various bird species. It’s an incredible example of animal self-medication

Go Team!

 

[palmettomoon]

I hate crows

I'll kill everyone that alights in my trees. Can't stand the damned things.

Admire their smarts, hate their behaviors.

 

[THREEJAYS]

Interesting

 

[Fatal_Bert]

 

[IMDB]

I wonder if it is a buffet along with the medical treatment. Years ago I was out working on the pipeline between rome and Cedartown there was an old gentleman probably in his mid 80's still working his farm and he would talk with us. He said one day he was crossing a fence and fell into a fire ant mound and they got him pretty good. But he said after that his arthritis in his hands and shoulders practically went away.

 

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Just as you read. When a crow feels unwell, it perches near an ant nest, spreads its wings, stays still, and lets the ants attack it.

They do it for a powerful reason: ants spray its body with formic acid, a substance that acts as a natural antiparasitic. This acid helps the crow eliminate fungi, bacteria, and parasites, allowing it to recover without the need for medicine.

This behavior is called “anting” and has been observed in various bird species. It’s an incredible example of animal self-medication.

Nature never ceases to amaze us with its silent wisdom!
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Yowsa, that looks like something out of a horror movie.

 

[Freshly Minted Georgian!]

Down on the poor crows…….all they wanna do is have some fun