African Elephants Use Medicinal Plants to Treat Sickness
BBC Science1 min read58 words
New research indicates that African elephants utilize dozens of distinct medicinal plants to treat illnesses in themselves and their family members. This finding highlights the complex behavioral strategies these animals employ when facing health challenges.
The study reveals that this self-medication involves a wide variety of plant species, suggesting a sophisticated understanding of natural remedies within the species.
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