Ants Practice Social Distancing During Pandemics
A new study reveals that ants, like humans, take measures to reduce the spread of disease.
When exposed to a pathogen, ants build their structures differently to minimize close contact.
This behavior is similar to human actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, where transparent barriers and social distancing measures were implemented.
Researchers found that ants are capable of adapting their behavior to prevent the spread of disease, much like humans and some other animals, such as chimpanzees and bonobos.
The study, published in the journal Science, highlights the clever and resourceful nature of ants in the face of disease.
The findings of this study demonstrate that ants are not the only non-human entities to practice social distancing during pandemics.
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