Vulture receives custom metal beak after car accident
HARTBEESPOORT – Check out this unique procedure witnessed at VulPro! In a groundbreaking approach and in collaboration with the University of Pretoria‘s faculty of veterinary sciences Dr Katja Koepel, a beak from a deceased white-backed vulture was utilized to assist a patient who had a crushed beak. She was admitted in March following a car accident. The results have been remarkable, showcasing remarkable progress. Taking a more natural approach, this bird has shown tremendous improvement.