Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 24, 2024

Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine

The BBC reports

A Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek, say scientists.

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been recorded treating an injury with a medicinal plant.

Read more and see video at Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine

 


Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Categories