Douglas Main
Douglas Main is a science reporter for The New York Times, covering topics such as biology and ecology. His work often highlights unusual animal behaviors and plant discoveries. Main has contributed articles on various subjects including the self-healing abilities of an orangutan using medicinal plants, seals spitting, ferns growing 'zombie' fronds in the Panamanian rainforest, and a lost mammal and tree-dwelling shrimp found in the Indonesian part of New Guinea. His writing focuses on presenting unique findings from scientific expeditions and research while maintaining high readability for his audience.
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
Wild Orangutan Rakus Self-Medicates with Medicinal Plant Akar Kuning for Wound Healing: A First in Animal Behavior
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024A wild Sumatran orangutan named Rakus made history in June 2022 by self-medicating with the medicinal plant Akar kuning (Fibraurea tinctoria) to heal a wound on his face. This marks the first documented case of a wild animal using a plant for wound healing, and Rakus' behavior could have implications for understanding the origins of human wound care.