Self-medication in animals: Orangutan Uses Plant Leaves to Treat Wound
4 min readMay 4, 2024
In a recent revelation that captivated the world, Sumatran orangutan exhibited a fascinating behavior: treating its wound with plant leaves.
This discovery has ignited a discussions among analysts, highlighting the intriguing field of zoopharmacognosy. Zoopharmacognosy, the study of animals self-medicating, has gained newfound attention as scientists delve deeper into the complexities of animal behavior.
With this revelation, we’re compelled to reconsider the depth of animal…