Ernie and Bert the possum twins are just the sweetest
 

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.

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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...


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