Researchers discover wild chimpanzees use insects to treat their wounds

Published date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:20:44 +0700

Researchers have discovered that wild chimpanzees appear to use insects to treat wounds on their bodies.

Chimpanzees at the coastal Loango National Park in western Gabon have been observed using a small, winged insect that they apply to their wounds in what appears to be a type of self-medication.