Orangutan’s Groundbreaking First Aid: Ape Spotted Treating Wound with Medicinal Herb – Mind-Blowing Discovery!
Berlin, Germany – Orangutans have long been known for their intelligence and practical skills, such as using tools for foraging. However, a new study reveals that these primates may have another surprising ability: treating wounds with medicinal herbs. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany observed a male Sumatran orangutan using sap and chewed leaves from a plant with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties to treat an open facial wound. This finding …