#rakus — Public Fediverse posts

Un orang-outan s'est soigné avec une plante. Si ce comportement s'avère courant, il «s’ajoutera à la (longue) liste d’automédications par des animaux.»

https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/science/article/cet-orang-outan-s-est-fabrique-un-cataplasme-en-utilisant-des-plantes-pour-se-soigner_233484.html

#stopspecisme #antispecisme #animaux #orangoutan #rakus

#Orangutan, Heal Thyself
It was the first known observation of a wild animal, including a #primate, using a plant to treat a wound, and adds to evidence that humans are not alone in using plants for medicinal purposes. The plant he male orangutan, #Rakus, used, known as akar kuning or yellow root, is also used by people throughout Southeast Asia to treat malaria, diabetes and other conditions. Research shows it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/02/science/orangutan-wound-plant-treatment.html