Ants can carry out life-saving amputations on injured nest mates, study shows The GuardianAnts amputate their nestmates' limbs to save them from infection New ScientistAnts perform life saving operations — the only animal other than humans known to do so Livescience.comCall the ant doctor: Amputation gives injured ants a leg up on infections Ars TechnicaAnts amputate legs in order to ensure survival – study The Independent