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Vervet monkey chewing on cattail shoot
Young Male Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) sitting on grass and chewing on cattail shoot. Studies have shown that primates can also do self-medication. Chewing on cattail stems not only provides essential nutrients such as beta carotene, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin C but cattail is also known for its medicinal properties as an anti-septic and anti-inflammatory agent, in particular against intestinal disorders. Captured at the Kiligolf estate, near Usa river, Tanzania.
Digital image ID: PRO_20230108_009976
Author: Philippe Rouquet
© Philippe Rouquet
Digital image size: 16.8 Mpixels (48.1 MB uncompressed) - 3348x5023 pixels (11.2x16.7 in / 28.3x42.5 cm at 300 ppi)
Digital image keywords: Arusha, cattail shoot, chewing, Chlorocebus pygerythrus, Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate, male, Mammals, medicinal plant, portfolio, Primates, sitting, Tanzania, Vervet Monkey, young
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