Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’An orangutan in a protected Indonesian rainforest site who sustained a facial wound treated the injury himself , according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports earlier this month. The study authors said the animal's facial wound likely occurred during a fight with a neighboring male. The study authors said Rakus’ facial wound likely occurred during an altercation with a neighboring male. The primate used a climbing plant called Fibraurea tinctoria, the researchers said, to help a facial wound to heal. Original article source: Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’

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