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In A First, An Orangutan Is Seen Treating Wound With Medicinal Plant

The case represents the first known observation of a wild animal applying a medicinal plant directly to a wound. The post In A First, An Orangutan Is Seen Treating Wound With Medicinal Plant first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · May 15, 2024

Orangutan in the wild applied medicinal plant to heal its own injury, biologists say

It is "the first known case of active wound treatment in a wild animal with a medical plant," biologist Isabelle Laumer told NPR. She says the orangutan, called Rakus, is now thriving.

WEKU · May 3, 2024

Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal herb in first for wild animals

Sumatran ape applied sap and leaves to open cut after suspected fight with another male, say scientists

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024