It is "the first known case of active wound treatment in a wild animal with a medical plant," biologist Isabelle Laumer told NPR. She says the orangutan, called Rakus, is now thriving.
Orangutan in the wild applied medicinal plant to heal its own injury, biologists say wrvo.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wrvo.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.