Among the most intelligent animals in the world after man there are also orangutans and it is no coincidence. They are able to build useful tools for survival but also for treat a wound in a completely autonomous manner. This is what scientists have witnessed in the forests by observing Greedy.
The artistic abilities of the orangutan Molly have certainly amazed, but what the male orangutan of the Indonesian nature reserve has done is truly incredible and makes us reflect on the level of adaptability of a non-social animal like man.
Rakus (find the video below) found himself having to deal with the consequences of one battaglia for dominance, bringing home a wound on the face. Instead of letting this follow its natural course, the orangutan opted for an incredible treatment method: theuse of a plant with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
This is Fibraurea tinctoria, known locally as root-yellow and is used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. Rakus didn’t just consume the leaves, he chewed the leaves transforming them into a paste which then has applied directly to the wound. This behavior demonstrates an incredible capacity for self-care but above all opens up speculation about the transmission of such knowledge among orangutans.
In addition to demonstrating medicinal abilities, orangutans are known for using various tools. From small pieces of wood used to remove hard, inedible fibers from food, to large torn leaves used as shelter from the rain, these primates demonstrate an ingenuity that challenges our understanding of animal intelligence.
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