Chimp applying insect to wound (VIDEO)

Cell Press

Caption

This video shows a chimp named Suzee inspecting a wound on the foot of her adolescent son, Sia, then catching an insect out of the air, putting it in her mouth, pressing it between her lips, and applying it to the wound while her daughter, Sassandra, observes her.

Credit

Alessandra Mascaro

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License

CC BY-SA

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