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Humans aren\u2019t the only species benefiting from 3D printing technology. In the past, an eagle that was shot by a poacher received a customized beak<\/a>, and a disabled kitten now strolls around in a 3D printed wheelchair <\/a>thanks to animal rights advocates and scientists.<\/p>\n

Now, one lucky turtle has been gifted a 3D printed shell after a wildfire in Brazil engulfed his. Mirror <\/i>reports<\/a> that the tortoise, nicknamed Freddy, was found by activists in Brazil with 85% of his protective shell burned away.<\/p>\n

He was quickly taken to veterinarians in Sao Paulo who use the monikers from the Marvel series The Avengers<\/em>. Their mission was to use state of the art technology to craft Freddy a new shell, and they were successful!<\/p>\n

Dr. Cicero Moraes – \u201cthe Hulk\u201d – began by using photos of other tortoises and signed a virtually \u201csmashproof\u201d 3D printed<\/a> shell.<\/p>\n

Then, Dr. Paulo Miamoto – \u201cVision\u201d – printed the shell in four parts designed to snap together like a jigsaw puzzle around the turtle.<\/p>\n

Finally, surgeon Roberto Fecchio – \u201cIron Man\u201d – integrated the prosthetic into Freddy\u2019s remaining shell. The remaining work was to paint the turtle\u2019s shell so he could blend in like other reptiles in nature.<\/p>\n

The video above describes all of this and more.<\/p>\n

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Credit: GC Noticias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the past, the \u201cAnimal Avengers\u201d used their 3D printing technology<\/a> to build new beaks for parrots, macaws, and geese. Freddy, however, is the first tortoise in the world<\/b> to receive a 3D printed shell.<\/p>\n

Dr. Fecchio described how the group came together:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe first came together as friends because of our common love of science and our love for animals. We soon realized we could do some extraordinary work using cutting-edge technology<\/a> to push back the boundaries of life-saving care for mutilated animals by giving them customized prostheses.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Credit: GC Noticias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thanks to the superhero activists<\/a>, Freddy the turtle has an increased likelihood of living a long and healthy life in the wild.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts?<\/em> Please comment below<\/strong> and share this news!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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