African Elephants and Medicinal Plant Consumption Documented in Mount Elgon, Kenya
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Key Takeaways
Wild African elephants in Mount Elgon, Kenya, appear to seek specific plants when unwell.
Local experts reported elephant mothers administering plant-based medicine to their offspring.
Overview
Research conducted in the Mount Elgon region of Kenya has documented instances of wild African elephants seeking out and consuming specific plants when exhibiting signs of illness. This observation aligns with local ecological knowledge (LEK) from the region, which additionally includes accounts of elephant mothers providing plant-based treatments to their young.