Chimpanzees in Gabon apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication? (IMAGE)

Osnabrück University

Chimpanzees in Gabon apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication?

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Roxy and Thea from the community of about 45 chimpanzees living in Loango national parc in Gabon, being investigated by the Ozouga chimpanzee project led by cognitive biologist Prof. Dr. Simone Pika and primatologist Dr. Tobias Deschner.

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(c) Tobias Deschner/ Ozouga chimpanzee project

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