Chimpanzees Self-Medicate with Healing Plants
The Chimps Seek Out Unappetizing Plants with Medicinal Value, Providing Insights for Human Medicine
Wild chimpanzees in Uganda have been observed consuming plants with pain-relieving and antibacterial properties to heal themselves, according to a recent study. This discovery not only highlights the chimps' sophisticated use of natural resources but also opens potential pathways to novel human medicines.
Observing Self-Medication in the Wild
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