When Some Elephants Raid Farms, They Might Not Be After a Snack. They Could Be Looking for Medicinal Plants
Jan 13, 2026
A recent study suggests that the large mammals may seek out parts of bananas and papayas when they’re suffering from gut parasites, sparking a cross-species exchange of pharmaceutical knowledge
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/when-some-elephants-raid-farms-they-might-not-be-after-a-snack-they-could-be-looking-for-medicinal-plants-180987986/
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