From VICE · Jillian Drachman · · 50s
Bird Gets 3D-Printed Beak Prosthetics
Scientists give injured bird second chance with two 3D-printed beak prosthetics.
In brief
Scientists give injured bird second chance with two 3D-printed beak prosthetics. A southern ground hornbill at Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo received two 3D-printed beak prosthetics after his natural beak was broken, allowing him to eat and preen again. Originally reported by VICE.
Bird Receives Beak Prosthetics
A southern ground hornbill at Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo received two 3D-printed prosthetic beaks after his natural beak was broken.
Beak Repair Success
The bird began using his new beak the same day it was attached, allowing him to eat and preen again.
Prosthetic Details
The prosthetics were made using a CT scan and preserved sections of the bird’s original beak with plastic and titanium elements.
Zoo Monitoring
Artis Zoo is monitoring the bird and his female partner to ensure continued health and well-being.
The one thing
A southern ground hornbill at Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo received two 3D-printed beak prosthetics after his natural beak was broken, allowing him to eat and preen again.
