Rakus, a male orangutan in Indonesia, was observed applying plant sap and crushed leaves to his wound, showcasing intentional wound treatment behavior never seen before in wild orangutans.
Observations of animals self-medicating are rare and more complex instances like Rakus using plants proactively for wounds are exceptional.
This behavior of intentional wound treatment in wild orangutans is a fascinating and unprecedented discovery according to Cheryl Knott, a biological anthropologist.
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