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Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find
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Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find

So: scientists teamed up with local communities to uncover something fascinating about elephants. It turns out these majestic creatures pick specific plants when they feel unwell, even giving medicinal plant mixtures to their calves. They identified 35 plant species used by elephants, with 25 known locally for their healing properties. Now, researchers are eager to gather more evidence and analyze these plants, hoping to learn from the elephants’ natural pharmacy.
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