Elephants use medicinal plants as treatment

Researchers studying elephants in Kenya’s Mount Elgon region have found that wild elephants use over 35 plant species for medicinal purposes, including giving plants to their calves to treat illnesses. The study, which involved local community accounts and camera observations, suggests that these elephants rely on the forest’s natural pharmacy to address health needs, highlighting the importance of habitat conservation for both animals and potential future medicine discovery.

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