Pain medication, physical therapy and even acupuncture all failed to help Lucas the penguin. But a fancy new set of boots has given him a new lease on life.
Lucas is doing very well in his new boots, thank you very much.
This week, officials at the San Diego Zoo announced that Lucas, a 4-year-old African penguin,"has a new opportunity to thrive" after being fitted with custom orthopedic shoes made of neoprene and rubber. It began with a spinal infection that weakened his leg muscles to the point where he struggled to stand upright. Over the course of three years, veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo tried a variety of treatments: pain relievers, physical therapy, even acupuncture.
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