10 FASCINATING

ANIMAL X-RAYS

For zookeepers, there's nothing more important than the routine checkups their animals receive—and this frequently includes x-rays. These pictures can give helpful knowledge into what's going on under the surface and permit guardians to mediate in wellbeing circumstances right away. At the Oregon Zoo, they're adequately fortunate to have cutting-edge advanced radiology gear that makes their veterinary consideration a-list.

On account of a gift by the Banfield Pet Hospital in 2009, the zoo possesses particular instruments that make x-beams a lot faster and permits them to both files and offer the outcomes all the more effectively. For the creatures, this implies less time under sedation; and for the zoo's veterinarians, it implies a faster turnaround time for results.

The zoo, which is situated in Portland, is home to more than 2,500 creatures—including 15endangered species and seven threatened species. By opening themselves up and sharing their work, they've permitted general society to see the incredible consideration they take to guarantee the soundness of every creature living at the zoo.