How animals use natural medicine to heal themselves
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Nature's Healers: Animal Medicinal Behaviors
This chapter investigates the intricate relationship between animals and their use of natural medicine, showcasing how species like monarch butterflies and chimpanzees implement self-medication strategies to combat parasites. Through various examples, including the medicinal plant preferences of butterflies and the insightful behaviors of different animals, the narrative highlights the intelligence embedded in these practices. Additionally, it reflects on the implications of these findings for understanding animal cognition and the parallels with human medicinal approaches.
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