These Ants Can 'Heal' Wounded Trees in a Fascinating Symbiot

An accidental slingshot hit on a Cecropia tree in Panama has led to a surprising discovery: the Azteca alfari ants that live inside these trees are often ready to fix damage to their living homes.

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