Grecia (toucan)
 Grecia, in his environment at Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center | |
| Species | Ramphastos ambiguus swainsonii |
|---|---|
| Hatched | c. March 2014 Alajuela Province, Costa Rica |
| Nation from | Costa Rica |
| Known for | First toucan prosthetic beak |
Grecia (hatched c. March, 2014) is a chestnut-mandibled toucan known as the first toucan to receive a prosthetic 3D printed beak.
Early life and injuries[]
Grecia was born in the wild in or around Grecia, one of the Cantons of Costa Rica. The toucan was beaten by youths, and its top beak broke off.[1] Government officials transported the bird to the animal rescue center Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center (formerly Rescate Animal Zoo Ave), west of the city of Alajuela.[2] A few 3D printing companies joined efforts to create a prosthetic beak which was successfully attached to Grecia. The bird received its name from the town of Grecia where it was picked up by city officials.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Maimed Toucan Set To Receive 3D Printed Beak". www.iflscience.com. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ Aias, L (11 Aug 2016). "Grecia, the toucan with the prosthetic beak, now receiving visitors". The Tico Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2016.
- ^ Staff Writer (11 February 2015). "Mutilated Costa Rican toucan 'to get prosthetic beak". BBC News. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
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