Scientists Create Prosthetic With 3D Printers For Vulnerable Bird

The video discusses the case of Crescent, a great Indian hornbill at Zoo Tampa, who was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on her beak. A team of engineers, human and veterinary medical experts collaborated using 3D printing technology to create a prosthetic beak. This innovative approach, rarely used in veterinary medicine, involved scanning Crescent's beak, planning a surgical guide, and printing a prosthetic. The successful procedure not only saved Crescent but also contributed to conservation efforts, as hornbills face threats from deforestation and hunting. Crescent's recovery and natural behaviors post-surgery highlight the success of this cross-disciplinary effort.

What innovative technology was used to help Crescent, the hornbill, with her beak cancer?

• Laser surgery

• 3D printing

• Robotic surgery

• Stem cell therapy

Which institution's medical experts collaborated on Crescent's case?

• Harvard Medical School

• University of South Florida Health

• Johns Hopkins University

• Stanford University

How many different species have the medical team worked with using 3D printing technology?

• More than 50

• Less than 10

• Around 100

• Exactly 25

What was the outcome of Crescent's surgery?

• She did not survive

• Her condition worsened

• She was relocated to another zoo

• Her prognosis is good

What is the conservation status of the great Indian hornbill according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature?

• Endangered

• Least Concern

• Vulnerable

• Critically Endangered