Thomas the moray eel goes to the doctor
Thomas, a green moray eel at the New England Aquarium, recently underwent his annual checkup. The process involves divers carefully retrieving him from the ocean tank and anesthetizing him for a thorough medical examination. This routine care is essential for monitoring his health and ensuring he remains in good condition.
- ▪Thomas is a green moray eel estimated to be 18 to 21 years old.
- ▪The checkup process includes retrieving him from the tank and using anesthetic water to sedate him.
- ▪The medical exam consists of a physical exam, bloodwork, ultrasound, and electrocardiogram.
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Thomas is roughly 18- to 21-years-old Image: New England Aquarium Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Email address Sign up Thank you! By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Routine checkups for humans are usually straightforward. The doctor tells you what to do, and unless you’re a squirming baby or terrified of needles, you pretty much follow instructions. But what happens when the patient is a giant yellow-orange eel with sharp teeth? Things get a bit slippery.
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