https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elephants-use-medicinal-plants-to-treat-themselves-researchers-findContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elephants-use-medicinal-plants-to-treat-themselves-researchers-findhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/elephants-use-medicinal-plants-to-treat-themselves-researchers-find#u84755Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:46:19 +0000Researchers have found that African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families. Observations in the Mount Elgon region of Kenya suggest these animals forage for and mix their own medicines. This behavior indicates a sophisticated approach to healthcare within elephant populations, where they effectively operate their own version of a pharmacy to manage sickness.Why it mattersThe study relies on interviews with wildlife scouts to document these behaviors in the wild. Understanding animal self-medication provides insight into the cognitive abilities