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On Call In The Wild: Animals Play Doctor, Too

Is there a doctor in the house? Chimpanzees eat certain plants to rid themselves of parasites. iStockphoto.com hide caption

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On Call In The Wild: Animals Play Doctor, Too

April 11, 2013 • Wild animals use all sorts of plants and naturally occurring substances to ward off illness. There are chimpanzees that eat rough leaves to purge themselves of parasites and bees that coat their hives with resin to beat back bacteria.

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