A tiger, a sloth and a penguin walked into a CT scanner, at the zoo.
Mishka, an Amur tiger, was among the Banham Zoo residents given a veterinary check-up using a mobile CT scanner brought on-site for the first time.
Initial scans were completed on Friday, April 17, and veterinary specialists are set to analyse the results in detail. The findings will help inform any ongoing treatment plans or confirm the animals remain in good health.
Tana, a cheetah, and Jim and Bob, two African black-footed penguins, were also given internal imaging.
A two-toed sloth named Arlo, Foster, a Rüppell’s griffon vulture, and meerkat Grub were treated in their familiar surroundings.
Zoo director Ross Snipp said: “Every animal here matters, and we are constantly looking at ways to improve the care we provide.
“Bringing a CT scanner on-site is a major step forward – it allows us to gain a much deeper understanding of health conditions and make more informed decisions about treatment and long-term wellbeing.
“This isn’t just about the animals we’ve cared for today.
“What we learn will help build knowledge that can support conservation efforts for these species globally, which is something we’re incredibly proud to contribute to.”
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