Brazilian wildlife expert and documentary presenter Richard Ramussen helped save the life of Zazu an endangered rescued toucan with 3D printer.


How the 3D printer saved the life of Zazu

3D Printer Makes New Beak To Saves Life Of Endangered Wild Toucan
Above all you can see the terrible injury that the toucan acquired
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When this toucan suffered a terrible injury to its beak it was left unable to feed itself which would certainly lead to a quick death.

3D Printer Makes New Beak To Saves Life Of Endangered Wild Toucan
In this case there is still hope ahead for lucky toucan Zazu
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Fortunately a team of vets got together an experimented with a 3d printer to make a brand new beak for the toucan which has been nicknamed Zazu.

3D Printer Makes New Beak To Saves Life Of Endangered Wild Toucan
As a result of some clever thinking and a 3D printer there is a solution at hand
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3D Printer Makes New Beak To Saves Life Of Endangered Wild Toucan
To begin with a design must be made
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The proceedure was overseen and funded by a famous wildlife expert and presenter Richard Ramsmussen who took the bird under his wing so to speak.

3D Printer Makes New Beak To Saves Life Of Endangered Wild Toucan
For the most part this beak will be as good as new
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You can see from these images just how terrible the injury was. Not only could the poor toucan not eat but also was at risk of horrific infection.

Lastly all has gone well and Zazu can return to be a happy self sufficient bird
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It is amazing what some clearly talented people can think of to help animals in need. It is also nice to see modern technology being used to save some of our planets endangered species. Well done to Richard and all the people involved in helping Zazu. Let’s hope other vets and wildlife experts can learn from this wonderful experience.

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