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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 19, 2022 10:20:58 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2024-02-20-health-hacks-of-birdsStory at-a-glance Great bustards, the heaviest flying birds on Earth, seem to seek out specific medicinal plants, perhaps to self-medicate against parasites and pathogens Scientists collected 623 droppings from the birds and analyzed their contents of different plant species Two different plants — corn poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and purple viper’s bugloss (Echium plantagineum) — appeared in abundance Both plants have antiparasitic effects while purple viper’s bugloss is also antifungal Due to great bustards’ unique mating process, which is so elaborate it takes a toll on males’ immune systems, it’s likely the medicinal plants may be used for their immune-boosting properties as well My notes: I believe all animals self-medicate. I also believe humans used to before they turned to propaganda & Big Pharma telling them what to do instead of listening to their own bodies. Edit: Link is no longer available so replacing it with valid one.
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Post by lainee on Aug 20, 2022 18:02:15 GMT -5
This is fascinating! I didn't know about the "coral clinics" but these dolphins sure do...good for them! They could teach us a thing or two
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