African elephants engage in self-medication using plants
Researchers found that wild African elephants practice self-medication using medicinal plants. Female elephants also prepare preventive mixtures with milk for their calves.
In brief
- African elephants use medicinal plants for self-medication.
- Researchers observed unusual behavior in female elephants.
- Elephants select plants used in traditional medicine.
- Females prepare preventive mixtures with milk for calves.
Covered by 1 of 7 media groups
- Independent2
- Publicno reports
- Commentatorsno reports
- Oligarch-ownedno reports
- Stateno reports
- Officialno reports
- Anonymousno reports
Not covered by: public, commentators, oligarch-owned, state, official, anonymous.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 100% | 2 items |
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