A Baboon In England Was Spotted Flossing Her Teeth
  • 9 years ago
After being given old broom heads, many baboons at the Paignton Zoo in England just wanted to play. One baboon, however, took her dental health into her own hands.

Flossing is an important—but often overlooked—aspect of dental health.
One baboon at Paignton Zoo in England, spotted flossing with a broom bristle, is an inspiration to us all. 
A collection of broom heads had been given to the zoo's baboons. 
Many were seen sweeping with the discarded cleaning supplies, but a volunteer noticed a singular sight; one female pored over her broom head, tore out a bristle and methodically flossed her teeth. 
She even had an audience among her peers. 
The zoo's director of conservation and education noted t
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