The surgery replaced the mine to save the scarlet bird from cancer

The rare crimson bird capturing in Jurong bird garden, Singapore was fortunate to escape the cancer after the veterinarians surgically removed the mine.

The rare crimson bird capturing in Jurong bird garden, Singapore was fortunate to escape the cancer after the veterinarians surgically removed the mine.

According to Iflscience, the 22-year-old pink bird named Jary , who lives in Singapore's Jurong bird garden, has undergone surgery successfully in the treatment of cancer.

Picture 1 of The surgery replaced the mine to save the scarlet bird from cancer

Hornbill with large golden horns on the head.

The veterinarians at Jurong Bird Park have discovered the captive red-horned bird here suffering from cancer after conducting a biopsy.

They immediately planned to treat the ill-fated animal that gave it the best chance of survival. Chemotherapy is not used because this method is not effective in previous cases.

After consulting with experts at the National University of Singapore Research Institute (NUS), the CUTE Hi-tech Center run by NUS and Keio University, Japan, doctors decided to mine. fake for animals.

It took the team of doctors nearly 2 months to refine and design the special mine to suit Jary.

Xie Shangzhe, assistant director of conservation, research and veterinary services at the Singapore Wildlife Reserve, said: "Jary is eating normally just 1 day after surgery. It also secretes yellow pigment. This is a good sign that the animal has accepted the fake mine. "

Picture 2 of The surgery replaced the mine to save the scarlet bird from cancer

Hornbill with a false beak.

The Hornbill, or the Phoenix, is the largest member of the Hornbill family. They live in the forests of India, Southeast Asia and southern China.

Large size can be up to 95–120 cm long, with wingspan as long as 152 cm and weighing 2.15–4 kg. The Hornbill also has their impressive colors that contribute to making them part of the culture and rituals of some local tribes. Hornbill live quite long with a lifespan of 50 years in captivity.

The most striking feature of the Hornbill is the bright yellow and black cap on the top of its large beak. Hollow cap with keratin or horn.

Currently the Hornbill is listed on the IUCN Red List, which is being degraded mainly due to habitat loss and poaching.

Here is the surgery video to cure rare scarlet horned birds of cancer:

Update 16 December 2018
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