Chimpanzees use medicinal leaves to perform first aid, scientists discover

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May 14, 2025, 12:00 am180 ptsTrendingTop
Scientists studying chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, Uganda, have observed that these primates don't just treat their own injuries, but care for others, too—information which could shed light on how our ancestors first began treating wounds and using medicines.

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