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Reuters Male Komodo Dragon Undergoes Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Treatment at the Singapore Zoo

Date: 03-Sep-03
Country: SINGAPORE
Author: DL/TW

Male Komodo Dragon Undergoes Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Treatment at the Singapore Zoo Photo: DAVID LOH
Photo: DAVID LOH

Tirto, weighing 42 kg (92 pounds) and measuring 2.3 metres (7.5 feet) long had been having problems eating and walking.

The zoo initially tried steroid treatment, but has now turned to traditional Chinese acupuncture for the problem.

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