Elodie Freymann
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Dr. Elodie Freymann is a researcher at the University of Oxford who is known for her work on animal behavior and self-care practices among chimpanzees. Her recent study reveals that chimpanzees engage in hygiene behaviors, such as using leaves to clean themselves after sex and tending to their wounds, suggesting that such healthcare practices may not be unique to humans.
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Lead researcher Elodie Freymann explained there was 'a whole behavioural repertoire that chimpanzees use when they're sick or injured in the wild - to treat themselves and to maintain hygiene'.
Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid'BBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-05-14
United Kingdom· 2025-05-14Dr Elodie Freymann is one of the authors of the study discussing chimpanzees' healthcare habits.
Chimpanzees use leaves to wipe bums and clean up after sex, study finds | EnvironmentThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-05-14
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