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

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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BBC News

Wild orangutan treats his own wounds

It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

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CTV News

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The Independent

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Daily Mirror

Orangutan seen using medicinal plant to treat his own wounded face for the first time in wild

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Associated Press News

A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say

WASHINGTON (AP) — An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists reported Thursday. Scientists observed Rakus pluck and chew up leaves of a medicinal plant used by people throughout Southeast […]

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