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Ants care for wounded comrades by licking their wounds clean

Ants care for wounded comrades by licking their wounds clean

14 February 2018

If a Matabele ant loses a limb in a battle with termites, its nestmates will tend its injuries - a behaviour never before seen in any non-human animal
Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets

Oldest dog burial suggests prehistoric humans loved dogs as pets

8 February 2018

A dog that was buried with its owners 14,000 years ago was chronically ill throughout its life, yet its owners repeatedly nursed it back to health – suggesting a deep bond of friendship

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