Dutch Zoo Fits Injured Hornbill With Dual 3D-Printed Beak Prosthesis
Veterinarians at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam have fitted a southern ground hornbill with a 3D-printed prosthesis for both its upper and lower beak.
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A southern ground hornbill at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has received a 3D-printed prosthesis replacing parts of both its upper and lower beak, Yahoo reported on October 16, 2026. The installation marks the first time a bird in the world has received a dual-beak 3D-printed replacement. [1]
The bird suffered an injury that damaged both sections of its beak. According to Yahoo, the Artis Zoo explained on social media that losing a beak severely impacts a bird's daily life, as it hindered the hornbill's ability to care for itself and gather food from the ground. [1]
To restore the bird's functional capabilities, the Artis Zoo carried out the prosthetic procedure in partnership with specialist partners, Yahoo reported. The 3D-printed design allows the hornbill to overcome its severe physical impairment and regain its independence. [1]
In short
- The Artis Zoo in Amsterdam fitted a southern ground hornbill with a 3D-printed prosthesis for both beak sections.
- It is the first bird in the world to receive a 3D-printed prosthesis on both its upper and lower beak.
- The injury previously prevented the hornbill from proper self-care and feeding from the ground.
Sources
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- [1]Watch: Injured hornbill gets prosthetic beak at Netherlands zooYahoo, 10d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Major trauma on Wikipedia
- [3]2022 in science on Wikipedia
- [4]Netherlands on Grokipedia
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