Bionic Beak for Bald Eagle

This Bald Eagle was found scavenging for food in an Alaskan landfill after his beak had apparently been shot off with a billet. Unable to rip and tear, this eagle, called Beauty, was starving. Two years later, Beauty is going to be getting a replacement beak. Beauty still won't be able to rip and tear because the beak won't be strong enough. But if it works, perhaps scientists will be able to come up with a stronger beak and help birds in similar situations in the future. This article and photo courtesy of National Geographic.