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Orangutan Medicine and Artillery Fungi

 
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This week on the show, Claire delves into groundbreaking research showing orangutans self-medicating with pharmaceutically active plants, marking the first recorded instance of animals treating themselves this way. Meanwhile, Stu explores cannonball or artillery fungi, a type of fungus capable of shooting its spores over six meters, and discusses the havoc they can wreak on homeowners. Tune in for these fascinating insights into the natural world's innovative behaviours!
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Content provided by 3CR 855AM Community Radio, Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns, and Claire Farrugia. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by 3CR 855AM Community Radio, Chris Lassig, Stuart Burns, and Claire Farrugia or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
This week on the show, Claire delves into groundbreaking research showing orangutans self-medicating with pharmaceutically active plants, marking the first recorded instance of animals treating themselves this way. Meanwhile, Stu explores cannonball or artillery fungi, a type of fungus capable of shooting its spores over six meters, and discusses the havoc they can wreak on homeowners. Tune in for these fascinating insights into the natural world's innovative behaviours!
  continue reading

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