Chhouk, an elephant from Cambodia, lost part of his leg to a poacher's snare. Once left for dead, Chhouk lives a normal life with his prosthetic right leg.
Motala lost her left leg to a landmine in Bangkok. This 48-year-old elephant is able to live a normal life, thanks to her prosthetic.
Photo: Stringer Thailand/Reuters
Fuji
Fuji, this 37-year-old dolphin from Okinawa, Japan, lost her fin to an unknown disease. Fuji continues to perform with her bionic fin from the Bridgestone Company.
Photo: AFP/ Stringer/Getty images
Macho
Macho was found bleeding out on the side of a road in Bombay. He was rescued and outfited with a bionic leg, which saved his life and allowed him to walk.
Photo: Roy Madhur/ Reuters
Oscar
Oscar the cat tragically lost his hind legs in a combine harvester accident. He still has all nine lives, thanks to the doctors at University College London, who outfitted him with his prosthetic legs.
Photo: Ho New/Reuters
Hoppa
Hoppa, from Tel Aviv, was born without front legs. Thanks to this specially made wheeled device, he is able to scoot around the city at his leisure.
Photo: Amir Cohen/Reuters
Naki'o
Naki'o, a 20-month-old Red Heeler, lost his lower paws and part of his tail to frostbite. With his prosthetic paws, Naki'o undoubtedly finds the world a much warmer place.
Photo: Incredible Features/Barcroft Media
Maulee
This collie named Maulee lost her right front leg to a wheat cutter. With her bionic leg she enjoys her mobility and stays clear of farm machinery.
Photo: Erik S. Lesser/ Stringer/Getty Images
Tzvika
Tzvika suffered spinal injuries and a cracked shell from being run over by a lawn mower. With her new wheels, she can once again move around, in addition to dominating the turtle-racing circut.
Photo: Nir Elias/Reuters
Midnite
Midnite the mini pony was born without a back leg and was abused by his owners. After being saved by Ranch Hand Rescue, Midnite was able to get a bionic back leg and lead an abuse-free life.
Photo: MCT/Getty Images
Molly
Pony Molly had her leg mauled to pieces by a dog during Hurricane Katrina. Since receiving her prosthetic front leg, she has made over 40 therapeutic appearances, some of which were to servicemen at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Photo: The Washington Post/Getty Images
Arava
Arava is a 10-year-old African spurred tortoise whose back legs are paralyzed. Thanks to the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Arava can wheel around at his leisure.
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