Elephants May Be Using Herbal Medicines When Sick, Study Finds
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Elephants May Be Using Herbal Medicines When Sick, Study Finds

Researchers studying African elephants in Kenya’s Mt. Elgon have found intriguing evidence that the animals may select certain plants when sick, while elephant mothers may administer plant material to vulnerable calves. The findings point to possible self-medication and highlight the importance of protecting elephant habitats and the plants they depend on