Biologists Discover That Some Ants Eventually Retire
Photo: diveofficer / CC Many adjectives come to mind when thinking about ants, but ‘idle’ likely isn’t among them. But recently biologists discovered that after a lifetime of service in their namesake occupation, older leaf-cutter ants eventually decided to hang their hats, enjoying a retirement of sorts in their golden years. While the study may not appear to have overt real-word implications, researchers insist it may help us better understand our own notions of productivity, especially later in life. “This study… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Biologists Discover That Some Ants Eventually Retire
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