Chimpanzees observed treating wounds of others, using crushed insects

Findings published in the journal Current Biology contribute to ongoing debate about empathy among animalsFor humans, the first instinct would be to disinfect it and then cover it with a bandage.But chimpanzees have invented a more creative method: catching insects and applying them directly to the open wound.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Animals Gabon Science Africa Wildlife Source Type: news