Wild chimpanzees have been observed self-medicating their wounds with plants, providing medical aid to other chimps and even removing others from snares left by human hunters, new research suggests.

This type of plant is related to ragweed. ... Share on Pinterest choi dongsu/Getty Images. When you hear about the medicinal plant “mugwort,” you may think of a potion ingredient from a ...

Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat illness and injuries Sick chimpanzees eat tree bark, dead wood and ferns with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects Date: June 20, 2024 ...

Chimpanzee holds her dead baby for months at zoo 01:09. London — Chimpanzees in the wild use medicinal plants to treat their injuries or illnesses, according to a study from the University of ...

"Tinder for orangutans" hoped to boost successful breeding 00:31. An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant— the latest example of how some animals attempt to ...

This map of medicinal plants depicts one or two important species that grew in each state in 1932, identifying the plant as native or cultivated and describing its medical uses.

Scientists working in Indonesia have observed an orangutan intentionally treating a wound on their face with a medicinal plant, the first time this behavior has been documented.

Wild chimpanzees have been observed self-medicating their wounds with plants, providing medical aid to other chimps and even removing others from snares left by human hunters, new research suggests.

Chimps use medicinal plants to treat their wounds A new study finds humanity's closest living relatives will chew plants and apply makeshift poultices to wounds, and use leaves for a hygienic scrub.