Sloth bear Vasi receives first-ever bear prosthetic

Vasikaran, a sloth bear from India nicknamed Vasi, lost his left hind leg in 2019 after it became trapped in a snare. The organization Wildlife SOS rescued him, but veterinarians had to amputate the limb. Animal orthotist Derrick Campana, known as the 'Wizard of Paws', creates prosthetics for all kinds of animals worldwide. In September 2025, Vasi became the first...