A recent study has revealed that chimpanzees not only engage in self-medication but also provide care for their companions.
Researchers focused on two chimpanzee communities known as “Sonsu” and “Wipeira.”
The study documented a total of 41 care instances, which included 34 cases of self-treatment and 7 occurrences of social care. This social care encompassed activities such as wound cleaning and the application of chewed leaves or plant materials.