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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by InevitableSwing@hexbear.net to c/earth@hexbear.net

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A Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek, say scientists.

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[–] anarchoilluminati@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago

Wow. That's fucking amazing.

[–] kleeon@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

I keep being surprised by how smart these guys are

[–] kristina@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago

how much does he charge, its too expensive for medicine here

[–] tocopherol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 year ago

I was going to post this when I got home, you beat me to it dang it O:

[–] jimmyjohnsandwichfive@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

Orangutans rule