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03-11-2016, 07:01 AM
Ernie and Bert the possum twins are just the sweetest
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Isn't*this the cutest duo you've ever laid your eyes on?
These two ring-tailed possums were orphaned after their mum was hit by a car in Sydney, but they've found a surrogate mum in the city's Taronga Zoo.
SEE ALSO: Rescue dog lovingly looks after his foster ducklings (http://mashable.com/2016/03/10/rescue-puppy-foster-ducklings/)
Nicknamed Ernie and Bert, the two four-month-old joeys will be given care around the clock by zoo staffer Di Scott, who will take the role as mother — complete with makeshift pouch. Scott will even wake up at 3 a.m. to feed and take the cuties to the toilet.
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Image: Taronga zoo
Upon arrival a week ago, the possum duo were losing weight rapidly in the wake of their mother's death, but have made a recovery in the care of Scott. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/10/possum-twins-sweetest-australia/)
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Isn't*this the cutest duo you've ever laid your eyes on?
These two ring-tailed possums were orphaned after their mum was hit by a car in Sydney, but they've found a surrogate mum in the city's Taronga Zoo.
SEE ALSO: Rescue dog lovingly looks after his foster ducklings (http://mashable.com/2016/03/10/rescue-puppy-foster-ducklings/)
Nicknamed Ernie and Bert, the two four-month-old joeys will be given care around the clock by zoo staffer Di Scott, who will take the role as mother — complete with makeshift pouch. Scott will even wake up at 3 a.m. to feed and take the cuties to the toilet.
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Image: Taronga zoo
Upon arrival a week ago, the possum duo were losing weight rapidly in the wake of their mother's death, but have made a recovery in the care of Scott. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/10/possum-twins-sweetest-australia/)
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