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Orangutan observed treating wound using medicinal plant in world first

CTV News Thursday, 2 May 2024 ()
Scientists working in Indonesia have observed an orangutan intentionally treating a wound on their face with a medicinal plant, the first time this behavior has been documented.
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Self-care: Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal plants 01:15

 Scientists have observed an orangutan applying medicinal herbs to a face wound in an apparently successful attempt to heal an injury, the first time such behaviour has been recorded. The apparent treatment seen by researchers in Indonesia in 2022, and reported in the journal Nature Scientific Reports...

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