PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - At the Oregon Zoo, even a 320-pound Amur tiger gets regular checkups, and that includes high-tech x-rays. Using advanced digital radiology, zoo veterinarians can safely and precisely examine animals of all sizes, from tigers to tortoises.

“Digital radiology helps us perform our examinations more quickly and precisely, so we can reduce the amount of time animals spend under anesthesia,” zoo veterinarian Dr. Josie Rose said. “This improves safety and lowers the risk for our patients. The technology also lets us archive images for future use, and share them with staff at other animal-care facilities.”

In celebration of the season, the zoo has released a “Spooktacular” collection of skeletal x-ray images featuring creatures like tortoises, toucans, gibbons, chameleons,

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