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Types of Medicinal Plants Used by Orangutans by May 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Liana Leaves • 20%
Fig Leaves • 20%
Bark • 20%
Fruits • 20%
Other • 20%
Wildlife observation reports or academic publications in ethology
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Wild Orangutan Uses Medicinal Plant to Treat Wound in Groundbreaking Observation
May 2, 2024, 03:07 PM
For the first time, a wild orangutan has been observed applying a medicinal plant to treat a wound. This behavior was documented when researchers observed the orangutan making a paste from chewed liana leaves, known for their pain-relieving properties, and applying it to a significant wound below its eyelid. This marks a groundbreaking observation in animal behavior, showcasing self-medication among wild animals.
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Antiseptic plants • 33%
Anti-inflammatory plants • 33%
Wound-healing plants • 34%
No new plants discovered • 25%
1 new plant discovered • 25%
2 new plants discovered • 25%
3 or more new plants discovered • 25%
Use of different plants • 33%
Use of non-plant materials • 33%
No new behaviors • 34%
Only external wounds • 25%
Pain relief • 25%
Infection control • 25%
Other ailments • 25%
Gorillas • 25%
Chimpanzees • 25%
Bonobos • 25%
None discovered • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No Award • 33%
National Science Award • 33%
International Biology Award • 34%
0 studies • 25%
1-2 studies • 25%
3-5 studies • 25%
More than 5 studies • 25%
No new strategies • 25%
Local community-led initiatives • 25%
National policy changes • 25%
International collaboration projects • 25%