Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutan | Scientific Reports

Nature·May 2

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A male Sumatran orangutan has been observed treating a facial wound with a plant that is biologically active. The orangutan was seen using a medicinal plant, possibly with pain-relieving properties, to treat its wound. Researchers observed the orangutan applying the plant, which was chewed up, to the affected area.

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Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutan | Scientific Reports

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Researchers observed an orangutan applying chewed-up leaves to a facial wound.