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3 Next-Gen Animal Prosthetics Save Endangered Species

popularmechanics.com — Humans aren't the only ones who benefit from artificial (and often robotic) advances in high-tech medicine. Kangaroos, dolphins, birds and even elephants have all received artificial parts. Scientists involved in these efforts believe outfitting disabled animals with prosthetics can maintain biodiversity and help save endangered species. Here are t

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  • inactive, on 07/22/2008, -0/+21Saw a news story the other day about a dog with a prosthetic leg. It seemed painless and he was very happy, even running with the other dogs despite it being pinned in 3 inches of bone. I hope this technology continues to evolve, it could help save a lot of animals from minor bone breaks (hopefully even horses . . . i.e. the Eight Belles tragedy).
  • suxmonkey, on 07/22/2008, -0/+18I'm turning my chinchilla into a bionic superhero
  • jasonnazar, on 07/22/2008, -2/+17whats next, is Noah getting plastic surgery on the arch?
  • madrigaelic, on 07/22/2008, -1/+14Problem here is just the cost of fitting a prosthetic to an animal. Cool, but I'd rather see people in India getting clubfeet corrected and other simple, human medicine.
  • wanimayuresh, on 07/22/2008, -1/+12The 9-year-old bald eagle was found in Alaska three years ago, emaciated and unable to eat because a poacher had shot off 90 percent of her upper beak, leaving her tongue and sinuses exposed.
  • inactive, on 07/22/2008, -0/+11That's just simply brilliant innovation. I think the next step will be resurrection of dead pets.
  • oboy, on 07/23/2008, -0/+11What about a prosthetic tail for my pet rat. He chewed his off for some reason.
  • inactive, on 07/23/2008, -0/+11about time those kangaroos got a fair shake!.. or hop, rather
  • socialpyramid, on 07/23/2008, -0/+11Flipper??
  • bamafun, on 07/23/2008, -1/+11wow very cool - it's like bionic animals =)
  • feureau, on 07/23/2008, -0/+10The Robotic Dolphins are coming to get us! RUN!
  • jaybol, on 07/23/2008, -0/+9the episode of the simpsons when the dolphins invade the land. that's all.
  • lucy22, on 07/23/2008, -0/+8Very good idea. Why let animals suffer. I believe all animals should be humanely treated.
  • StevieJanowski, on 04/02/2009, -0/+7Can't wait till they start putting RFID in these things. they could have an army of animals
  • inactive, on 07/23/2008, -0/+6next gen? 480p lulz
  • casspa, on 07/23/2008, -0/+6Haven't they done this with Tiger's fangs also?
  • hsinray, on 07/23/2008, -3/+9Dugg, can you add me too and digg and share my favorite?
  • ladybearcat, on 07/23/2008, -2/+8new-ish to the digg! so trying to spread the love
  • vulpoi, on 07/23/2008, -0/+6Great intention. Hopefully, there will still be animals on Earth in 500 years...
  • Skuzzlbut, on 07/23/2008, -0/+6What about animal cosmetic surgery???
  • squishee, on 07/23/2008, -0/+6It's not really a prosthetic, but there was a penguin who was going bald so biologists made him a little wetsuit to keep him warm and boost his self esteem. :D

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24311713/
  • SVOboy, on 07/23/2008, -0/+6Reanimating extinct species would be cooler.
  • inactive, on 07/23/2008, -0/+5With all of these advances, how have we not cured cancer yet?
  • Ricochetbiscuit, on 07/23/2008, -0/+5Saving that Eagles beak is awesome. Now he can hunt varmints again! Mmmm.. varmints. Go git 'em boy!
  • soniyashrma, on 07/23/2008, -0/+5wow very cool ...:)
  • Jasper710, on 07/23/2008, -1/+6that beak is just creepy
  • Hiji, on 07/23/2008, -1/+5I got fake ***** for my dog. I love that dog.
  • gregkr, on 07/23/2008, -0/+4Nice. I'd like to see a pic of that dolphin.
  • badwithcomputer, on 07/23/2008, -0/+4whatever we can do to save the jackelope, i'm on board.
  • pirlok, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3why? do you want a beak?
  • DutchHolland, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3Are these human-compatible?
  • pirlok, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3yeah, it would be great
  • StigNordas, on 07/22/2008, -0/+3Just add an eye patch and you have the perfect halloween costume for your pooch.
  • inactive, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3Advances in high-tech medicine.
  • jquipp, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3That is so sad! I thought it was illegal to shoot bald eagles?
  • Bukowsky, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3only a matter of time.
  • codeblue315, on 07/23/2008, -0/+3Get a lion and make it a superhero. You can get past a dog, nobody ***** with a lion ;)
  • pirlok, on 07/23/2008, -1/+3this is quite a good joke, however, it doesn't change the fact that the dog could suffer from the after-effects..
  • louiebaur, on 07/23/2008, -1/+3yes that is exactly what is going to happen
  • squishee, on 07/23/2008, -0/+2Just tape a pipe-cleaner to his ass.
  • inactive, on 07/23/2008, -0/+2Robotic Dolphins + robotic chinchilla... no chances to survive :)
  • squishee, on 07/23/2008, -0/+2Like a manatee getting lipo?
  • inactive, on 07/23/2008, -1/+2hot ***** dog

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