When sick, some birds seek shelter in ants instead of seeking shelter in the wild.
When crows sense that they are sick or infested with parasites, they perform a remarkably simple act of self-care: they approach a swarm of ants, spread their wings, and sit still. As if inviting the ants to walk over their bodies.
This behavior is called "anting," and it's not at all unusual. Ants release a natural substance called formic acid, which has antimicrobial and parasiticide properties. By allowing the ants to walk through the birds' feathers, the birds receive a kind of natural chemical bath. This helps them fight off bacteria, fungi, mites, and skin irritations without human help.
And it's not just crows; many other species of birds engage in this "anting" behavior. It proves that nature itself provides remedies if you know where to look.
This is not just a survival strategy; it is a living example of how wildlife simply uses this pharmacy of the earth. No prescriptions. No science labs. Only thousands of years of adaptation are recorded in their behavior.
When birds approach ants, they don't give up; they heal themselves.
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