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How to CT scan a 400-pound crocodile

At 61, Bill had begun showing changes in his health—decreased appetite, weight loss and abdominal bloating. But his bloodwork was normal, leaving the cause of his symptoms unknown. The next step was clear: Bill should get a CT scan to check for problems with his internal organs. There was just one hurdle: Bill is a nearly 400-pound (approximately 180-kilogram) Siamese crocodile.

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How to CT scan a 400-pound crocodile
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