Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine.

An article in the South Asian Post reports that a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has been observed using a plant paste to heal a large wound on its cheek. This is the first time a wild animal has been recorded treating an injury with a medicinal plant. Scientists believe this behavior may come from a common ancestor shared by humans and great apes. The researchers also mention the decline of vultures in South Asia due to inadvertent poisoning, which has led to changes in burial customs for Parsi communities. The article highlights the importance of preserving vultures and suggests measures such as banning the use of diclofenac in livestock and captive breeding programs. [Extracted from the article]