The first 3D animal fetus image

Using three-dimensional ultrasound method with the help of computer graphics and tiny cameras, a group of international scientists recorded for the first time the activity of fetal animal images in the womb, The process of development from conception to birth.

Working with dozens of zoo and wildlife sanctuaries around the world for more than 2 years, scientists have been monitoring an elephant fetus for nearly 2 years (elephants have the longest period of pregnancy among the mammals).

With dolphins, the researchers noted that about 8 weeks of age, the dolphin began to swim in the womb. In the following weeks, it developed its tail, limbs and sprinkler holes before being born a year later, to easily adapt to the ocean environment.

These exciting footage will be broadcast on the 2-hour 'Womb Animal' program on US National Geographic next month and broadcast in the UK next year.

Two years ago, the team also published a picture of a human fetus ' walking in the womb .'

Fetus elephant in the womb (Photo: TTO)

Dolphin fetus in the womb (Photo: TTO)

A puppy in the womb (Photo: TTO)