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Read more: https://theconversation.com/chimpanzees-rub-insects-on-open-wounds-new-research-suggests-treating-others-may-not-be-uniquely-human-176702
TIL that not only do chimps self-medicate, but they also medicate / treat the wounds of other chimps in their community – an act previously thought to be unique to humans
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They’ll also attack rivals, mutilate their genitals and eat them… so they cover the whole human range lol.
Ants treat other ants
Wounded ants refuse treatment if they know they will die anyways
Ants treat other ants
Wounded ants refuse treatment if they know they will die anyways
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My friend Steve can’t afford health insurance so he got a chimpanzee to do his appendectomy…