US EditionOrangutan seen using medicinal plants to heal a wound for first time ever
- Scientists observed an orangutan using a medicinal plant to treat a wound on its face, applying the plant like a bandage, showcasing animals foraging to heal.
- The orangutan, named Rakus, chewed leaves of the Akar Kuning plant, known for its healing properties, and applied the mixture to the wound for over half an hour.
- The plant used by the orangutan is recognized for pain relief and anti-inflammatory effects, commonly utilized in traditional medicine for various ailments in South East Asia.
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Scientists witnessed an orangutan treating his wounds with medicinal plants, showing human-like behavior
Rakus, a Sumatran orangutan living in Indonesia, chewed medicinal leaves and applied them to his own facial wound to speed healing.ARMAS/SUAQ PROJECTFor the first time, scientists observed a wild animal treating its own wound with a medicinal plant.A Sumatran orangutan, chewed up liana leaves and applied them to his wound. It healed in five days.This never-before-seen behavior goes to show just how similar we are to our primate cousins.Rakus the…
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