Dr Lucas Casati of the Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CRAS) said in a statement: “The toucan arrived young and with a concave upper beak.
“Because the bird had great difficulty feeding, we waited until it reached adulthood to be able to print a beak compatible with its weight and size.”
The statement added: “The prosthesis, made of a special thread for this purpose, was made on a 3D printer donated by naturologist Richard Rasmussen.
“Today, the toucan feeds well, behaves well and continues to be monitored and cared for.”
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