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Baby Wallaby Grew Up In A Backpack

Posted by Chris Eastland on

Newt the baby wallaby in the spring sunshine at Longleat PIC Ian Turner (1500x1000)
A baby Wallaby which is being hand reared in a backpack after being found abandoned is delighting keepers at Longleat with his progress.

The baby, who has been nicknamed Newt, is thought to be around 30 weeks old. He has been adopted by keepers Gemma Short and Jodie Cobb, who carry Newt around in a substitute pouch made from a backpack.

Newt the baby wallaby being bottle fed at Longleat PIC Ian Turner (1500x1000)
Newt the baby wallaby being bottle fed at Longleat PIC Ian Turner (1500x1000)
Newt the baby wallaby being bottle fed at Longleat PIC Ian Turner (1500x1000)Photo Credit: Longleat

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