Amazing video shows a mom chimp medicating her child's wound with insects

Ancient trees form bloodlines that bolster forests for thousands of years | Dozens of decapitated skeletons uncovered at ancient Roman site in England | 20 'Terracotta Warriors' discovered in pit around secret tomb of China's 1st emperor Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 9, 2022 CONNECT WITH LIVESCIENCE  [Facebook]( [Twitter](  [LIVESCIENCE]( [LIVESCIENCE]( Amazing science every day [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Top Science News [] [Ancient trees form bloodlines that bolster forests for thousands of years]( [Ancient trees form bloodlines that bolster forests for thousands of years]( (ak_phuong via Getty Images) Ancient trees, the venerable sentinels of forests, may preserve genetic diversity that helps woodlands thrive for thousands of years, a new study suggests. In a typical deciduous forest, the oldest of the old trees — many of which were standing during the First Crusade — can act almost like time-travelers, representing the forest as it stood centuries before most of the trees around it were saplings. These ancient trees may have taken root in very different environmental circumstances as most other trees in the forest, meaning their offspring may have advantages should the environment change again. Full Story: [Live Science]( (2/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] History & Archaeology [] [Dozens of decapitated skeletons uncovered at ancient Roman site in England]( [Dozens of decapitated skeletons uncovered at ancient Roman site in England]( (HS2) While excavating a small Roman town, archaeologists were surprised to find 40 decapitated skeletons, which were liekly to have been executed criminals. Many of these decapitated individuals were buried in graves with their severed heads placed either between their legs or at their feet. Altogether, they discovered the remains of around 425 individuals within the ruins of the town, which is located near the village of Fleet Marston in Buckinghamshire, England. The researchers found the site while investigating the route ahead of the construction of an upcoming high-speed railway called HS2. In addition to the burials, the team uncovered around 1,200 coins, as well as pottery, cutlery, gaming dice, bells and lead weights. The researchers think the town was most likely a trading center for the local area, according to an HS2 statement. 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Mascaro recorded the footage while following an endangered female central chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes troglodytes) named Suzee and her son, Sia. After inspecting a wound on Sia's foot, Suzee promptly snatched an insect from the underside of a leaf. The mother chimp then squeezed the insect in her mouth before applying the crushed bug to her child's wound. Full Story: [Live Science]( (2/9) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Daily Quiz [] POLL QUESTION: Chimps apply insects to their wounds - have humans ever done the same? (Learn the answer [here]() [Vote]( [Yes]( [Vote]( [No](   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:livescience@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005