When a crow feels unwell… it heads to an anthill.

Sounds odd? It’s actually one of nature’s most incredible healing behaviors.

Sensing illness or irritation, the crow will find an anthill, spread its wings, and stay perfectly still—allowing the ants to crawl through its feathers.

Why?

Because ants release formic acid, a natural antiseptic that helps eliminate bacteria, fungi, and parasites hiding in the bird’s plumage.

This instinctive act is known as “anting,” and it’s not just seen in crows—many bird species do it too.

No medicine.

No vet.

Just instinct tapping into nature’s own pharmacy.

A powerful reminder that the natural world is filled with smart, self-healing systems—if we only pause long enough to see them