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07/29/2025

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05/29/2025

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05/29/2025

When a crow feels sick… it visits an anthill.

Sounds strange? It’s actually one of nature’s most fascinating healing rituals.

When a crow senses it’s unwell, it will intentionally find an anthill, spread its wings wide, and remain completely still—waiting for the ants to crawl into its feathers.

Why?
Because ants release formic acid—a natural antiseptic that kills bacteria, fungi, and parasites hiding in the bird’s feathers.
This behavior is called “anting”, and it’s been observed not just in crows, but in many bird species.

No medicine.
No vet.
Just pure instinct and nature’s built-in pharmacy.
A brilliant reminder that the natural world is full of intelligent, self-healing systems…

We just need to stop and notice.

More details/photos: https://www.beautyofplanet.com/birds-use-of-ants-in-self-care-a-fascinating-behavioral-adaptation/

05/29/2025

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01/01/2024

When a writer says, “Watch what you say to me,” . . . believe them. 😂

01/01/2024

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01/01/2024

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01/01/2024

01/01/2024

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