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When this orangutan got roughed up, he treated his wound with a medicinal plant

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When this orangutan got roughed up, he treated his wound with a medicinal plant

When Rakus the orangutan found himself a little worse for wear, he seemed to know exactly what to do about it. In June 2022, the Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia sustained a wound to his face, likely during a scrap with another male. So he grabbed some liana plant, which is known for its medicinal properties, … Read more

Caribou herds in B.C., Alberta, growing due to wolf culls: study

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Caribou herds in B.C., Alberta, growing due to wolf culls: study

Fresh research suggests Western Canada’s once-dwindling caribou numbers are finally growing. But the same paper concludes the biggest reason for the rebound is the slaughter of hundreds of wolves, a policy that will likely have to continue for decades. “If we don’t shoot wolves, given the state of the habitat that industry and government have … Read more