Orangutan Self-Medicates Wound Using Medicinal Leaves, In First For Wild Animals

Researchers say they have observed a male Sumatran orangutan treating an open facial wound with sap and chewed leaves from a plant known to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It is the first time a creature in the wild has been recorded treating an injury with a medicinal plant. The Sumatran orangutan, Rakus sustained an injury on his cheek in 2022. After this, scientists observed him self-treating the wound. The researchers saw no sign of infection and the wound closed within five days. After a month, Rakus was fully healed. Researchers now plan to closely observe other wounded orangutans in the area to see if the behaviour is repeated.

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