An angelfish receiving a CT scan at the Denver Zoo

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image showing An angelfish receiving a CT scan at the Denver Zoo

feetandballs on May 21st, 2024 at 13:28 UTC »

We are the alien abductors

ecaseo on May 21st, 2024 at 13:38 UTC »

Question: how is the fish surviving without water (and oxygen in the water)?

Spartan2470 on May 21st, 2024 at 13:39 UTC »

Here is a higher quality version of this image. The source is @denverzoo on IG. Per there:

Have you ever seen a fish get a CT scan? 🐠 Here at Denver Zoo, our animal health and care teams are dedicated to ensuring every single one of our animals receives the care they need to thrive! When animal care specialists in Tropical Discovery noticed a French angelfish was experiencing buoyancy issues and swimming abnormally, they brought the fish to our new Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital for an exam. Our veterinary medicine teams sedated the fish and ran water intermittently over its gills while they examined the fish and performed a CT scan. We’re happy to share that this little fish was on a treatment plan and is now back to happily swimming in its Tropical Discovery home. Our animal care and health teams will continue to monitor this fabulous fish. From the tiniest tree frog to a full-grown grizzly bear, we’re proud to offer the highest level of care to our animal residents!

Photo Credit: Senior Director of Animal Health Dr. Jimmy Johnson

Aug 29, 2023