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Elephants observed self-medicating and treating others, study finds
Irish IndependentLO·3 days ago
A study in Kenya suggests elephants may intentionally select plants, clays, and minerals with potential medicinal properties when ill. The findings are preliminary and based on observational evidence, but they add to the growing understanding of animal self-medication. This is a scientific discovery with no immediate market or geopolitical implications.