While in the wild, animals can get hurt in a number of different ways,
be that a disease or an accident, getting harmed by a human or larger
predators, or any other. However, now more and more centers worldwide
are applying mechanisms to help the animals recover from the injury and
live as normal of a life as possible. Check out some inspiring examples
of the how people have helped the animals by fitting them with a
prosthetic needed!
Eagle
This bald eagle, named Beauty, was shot by a poacher. After three years a
group of volunteers made her a prosthetic beak, which was a key to her
survival: an eagle, which has to be hand-fed, is eventually euthanized,
and Beauty was once again able to grasp food herself. Via — Link
Motala the Elephant
Motala, aged 50, lost a foot after he stepped on a land mine. Luckily,
Thailand is the one country in the world with an elephant hospital
running, and dedicated workers could take care of Motala. Via — Link
In the picture below, you can see Motala, age 50, who lost his foot
after stepping on a land mine. Thanks to the dedicated workers at the
elephant hospital located in Lampang, Thailand, the elephant received a
new prosthetic leg.
Fuji the Dolphin
Due to a necrotic disease, 75% of Fuji’s fin had to be amputated. It was
the Bridgestone company, one of the largest manufacturers of tires,
that created a silicone replacement for Fuji, making her the first
dolphin with a prosthetic fin. Via — Link
Horse
Riley’s leg bone began to deteriorate due to a contaminated metal plate
that was inserted. Due to the injury, the mare had to be put down, but
the sanctuary staff decided to try a pioneering operation, which gave
Riley an artificial limb and saved her life. Via — Link
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Tuly the Tortoise
While hibernating, Tuly had her leg chewed off by a rat. It was saved by fitting a toy tractor’s wheel to it.
Via — Link
Oscar the Cat
A passer-by found Oscar injured by a combine harvester; as advised by a
local vet, the owner of the cat from Jersey contacted a doctor in
England, and after lots of x-rays being sent back and forth, the cat had
two prosthetic legs fitted, as well as a rehab in the UK before coming
back home. Via — Link
Cassidy the Dog
Cassidy was found wondering in streets, underweight and missing a leg:
after one family decided to adopt and take care of the dog, they found a
facility that could create a prosthetic limb, making Cassidy the first
dog to receive such treatment. Via — Link
Uzonka the Stork
Uzonka was injured by an unknown person, and had to undergo 5
preparatory surgeries, before it could have a prosthesis attached to its
bill. Via — Link
