Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid'

Wild chimpanzees in Uganda have been filmed using medicinal plants for first aid, treating wounds and injuries. A study by University of Oxford scientists reveals how chimps use plants to self-medicate and maintain hygiene in the wild. The research, published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, sheds light on primates' use of natural medicines like chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas for health purposes. This study highlights the empathy and care wild chimpanzees demonstrate towards each other, expanding our understanding of their behavior.