Animal Doctors
Do animals have forms of medicine they use to treat themselves? From digestive or skin problems to navigating birth control, animals develop their own health care strategies. Found at the crossroads of ethology, anthropology, and medicine, this humorous investigation challenges the usual boundaries separating animals from humans and helps us redefine animal intelligence and culture.
Do animals have forms of medicine they use to treat themselves? From digestive or skin problems to navigating birth control, animals develop their own health care strategies. Found at the crossroads of ethology, anthropology, and medicine, this humorous investigation challenges the usual boundaries separating animals from humans and helps us redefine animal intelligence and culture.
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