Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine

BBC·May 2

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A wounded orangutan has been observed using a plant in a way that suggests it may be self-treating its injury. The orangutan applied a biologically active plant to its wound, with some reports indicating this is the first time a wild animal has been seen using a medicinal plant in this way. The observation has been documented in a scientific study, with multiple outlets describing it as a notable first for wild animals.

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Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine

Full coverage

Orangutans seek out the precise plants that fight infection and heal wounds, jaw-dropping study finds

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