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Chimpanzees in Uganda have been observed using medicinal plants for first aid

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University of Oxford scientists filmed and recorded incidents of chimps using plants for first aid.

Chimpanzees in Uganda have been observed using medicinal plants - in multiple ways - to treat open wounds and other injuries.

Study adds to growing body of evidence that primates, including chimps, orangutans and gorillas, use natural medicines in a number of ways to stay healthy.

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English

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