Chimpanzees Care for Others

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Chimpanzees use medicinal leaves to perform first aid, scientists discover

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Scientists studying chimpanzees in Budongo Forest , Uganda , have observed that these primates don't just treat their own injuries, but care for others, too.

The researchers documented 41 cases of care overall: seven cases of prosocial care and 34 cases of self-care.

This information could shed light on how our ancestors first began treating wounds and using medicines.

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