The tranquilizer gun
The tranquilizer gun now used all over the world was invented by New Zealand Veterinary Surgeon Colin Murdoch from Timaru who patented the gun in 1959.
The problems he faced in designing the gun included being able to deliver a varied dose according to the animal’s size plus a controlled projectile speed according to distance and thickness of the animal’s skin. No matter how far away from the animal the needle needs to just stick into the skin without braking a bone.
The invention was waiting for an expert in gun making, animal physiology , ballistics, pharmaceuticals and anaesthesia. … Continue Reading
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