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    Orangutans seek out medicinal plants

    2026-06-22T10:25:00Z

    New research shows orangutans seek out plants with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. The findings suggest orangutans eat combinations of plants in specific sequences – consistent with “self-medication” seen in other species.