Orangutan Self-Medication: A Glimpse into Nature’s Pharmacy
Scientists have discovered wild orangutans in Indonesia using natural remedies to treat ailments, a striking demonstration of their cognitive skills and use of environmental resources. In a notable case, a male Sumatran orangutan applied chewed leaves of the Dracaena cantleyi plant to a facial wound. This plant is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. […]