"When birds get sick, they don't hide. Crows sense illness or parasites and land near ant swarms. They spread their wings and stay still, letting ants crawl all over them. This behavior, is called "anting," it is not random. Ants release formic acid, a natural antimicrobial and antiparasitic chemical. Birds get a natural bath that fights bacteria, fungi, mites, and skin problems without help.”

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