Photo Story: Animals find new life with artificial limbs

Mobile again: Tzvika, an injured female turtle, walking with the aid of her newly attached wheels at the Wildlife Hospital in the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv, Israel. Tzvika was run over by a lawn mower and suffered severe damage to her shell as well as a spinal injury that affected her ability to use her rear limbs. The wheels, attached by veterinarians at the safari, elevate her to keep the shell from being worn down and enable her to walk. Photos: Reuters

These much-loved four-footed creatures (and one finned one!) benefit from technological breakthroughs in artificial limbs.

From tortoises to elephants, and even a dolphin, prosthetics are helping animals regain mobility and a better life.