15 Fascinating Animal X-

Rays From the Oregon

Zoo
Jessica Stewart

Ball Python

For zookeepers, there's nothing more

important than the routine checkups their
animals receive—and this often includes
x-rays. These images can give useful
insight into what's happening under the
surface and allow caretakers to intervene
in health situations immediately. At the
Oregon Zoo, they're lucky enough to have
state-of-the-art digital radiology
equipment that makes their veterinary
care world-class.

Thanks to a donation by the Banfield Pet

Hospital in 2009, the zoo owns
specialized tools that make x-rays much
quicker and allows them to both archive
and share the results more efficiently. For
the animals, this means less time under
anesthesia; and for the zoo's
veterinarians, it means a quicker
turnaround time for results. While the x-
rays are vital to the staff at the zoo, they
are also fascinating for anyone who is an
animal lover. After all, how often do you
get to see the inside of a beaver tail?

Over the past several years, the Oregon

Zoo has generously shared some of its
incredible x-rays and allowed the public a
glimpse of these animals in a new way.
From the foot of an Amur tiger to the long
legs of a flamingo, it's incredible to see
the anatomy of these animals up close.

The zoo, which is located in Portland, is

home to over 2,500 animals—including 15
endangered species and seven
threatened species. By opening
themselves up and sharing their work,
they've allowed the public to see the great
care they take to ensure the health of
each animal living at the zoo.

Check out more incredible

animal x-rays from the Oregon
Zoo.

Toco Toucan

American Beaver

Amur Tiger

Meller's Chameleon

Rodrigues Fruit Bat

Golden Eagle

Cape Porcupine

Fat-tailed Gecko

Flamingo

Hedgehog

Screech Owl

Tamandua

Dwarf Mongoose

Wolf Eel

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