Get Inside the Animal Kingdom — Literally — With These Cool Zoo X-Rays

OK, so it turns out that zoo X-rays are awesome. Sometimes, animals get sick, and zookeepers need to know what’s going on inside them. But these make for some pretty amazing glimpses at the inner workings of some of nature’s more intriguing creations.

Check out these real animal X-rays, straight from the San Diego Zoo.

Killer Croc

Ever wondered what a crocodile looks like on the inside? Well, now you know. They’re just as intimidating as they are on the outside.

Going Batty

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Bat’s wings are a thing of beauty. Those long, thin fingers make for an impressive wingspan, even if they do look like something out of a German Expressionist filmmaker’s nightmares.

Inside the Falcon

Whoever knew falcons had such long legs? It does make sense, though, considering that they use them as a primary means of inviting down smaller, weaker animals to dinner.

Ready to Race the Hare

It’s fun to see not just the inside of a tortoise’s shell, but even the tortoise’s gooey bits inside. It turns out they’re pretty lean in there.