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The incredible world of animal medicine

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Nature's Pharmacy: Animal Self-Medication

This chapter explores the remarkable ways in which animals use natural substances to prevent and treat illnesses, such as wood ants using resin and cats responding to catnip. It highlights both traditional knowledge and instinctual behaviors across various species, revealing a complex understanding of medicinal resources in the natural world.

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