Elephants self-medicate with banana peels

When elephants raid farms, they often eat the stems and leaves of banana and papaya plants while leaving the ruined fruit behind. Why destroy crops without eating the reward? Researchers think the animals may be using these farms as pharmacies, treating stomach ailments with plant waste. — Read the rest The post Elephants self-medicate with banana peels appeared first on Boing Boing.

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