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Current Event April 27, 2022

Kid News: Ants Repair Trees


Like ants all over the world, Azteca ants in Panama are exceptionally good workers. A teenager accidentally discovered that these particular ants have the ability to heal gashes made in trumpet wood trees, which some Azteca ants also use for food and shelter. Listen to hear how the teen made the discovery, and learn about the special relationship between Azteca ants and trumpet wood trees.

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AIR DATE: 04/27/2022