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Elephants use medicinal plants for self-medication, study finds

Research indicates that African elephants utilize various medicinal plants to treat themselves and their family members when they are ill.

BBC News বাংলা · 25 September 2026, 11:54 AM

A recent study has revealed that African elephants possess the ability to use a variety of medicinal plants for self-medication. According to researchers, these animals consume dozens of different plant species to treat illnesses affecting both themselves and other members of their families.