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Chimps sometimes care for others' wounds, and scientists want to know why

Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest demonstrate self-medication and altruism, raising questions about their cognitive empathy.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

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Paging Dr Chimp: the medical secrets we can learn from apes, birds and even butterflies

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fromThe Washington Post

2 weeks ago

Chimps sometimes care for others' wounds, and scientists want to know why

Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest demonstrate self-medication and altruism, raising questions about their cognitive empathy.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

Alternative medicine

Paging Dr Chimp: the medical secrets we can learn from apes, birds and even butterflies

Sick chimpanzees self-medicate using plants with medicinal properties

Chimpanzees in Uganda self-medicate with medicinal plants rich in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting a potential for discovering new drugs through studying their behavior.

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Chimps sometimes care for others' wounds, and scientists want to know why

Paging Dr Chimp: the medical secrets we can learn from apes, birds and even butterflies

Chimps sometimes care for others' wounds, and scientists want to know why

Paging Dr Chimp: the medical secrets we can learn from apes, birds and even butterflies

Sick chimpanzees self-medicate using plants with medicinal properties

#self-medication
#self-medication