Category: Science
Breakthrough Observation: Sumatran Orangutan Uses Medicinal Plant to Heal Wound
A groundbreaking observation in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia, features a Sumatran orangutan named Rakus, who used a medicinal plant, Akar Kuning, to treat his wound. This marks the first documented instance of a wild animal using specific medicinal flora for self-healing. Such behavior underscores the intelligence of orangutans and enhances understanding of natural medicinal practices.