Orphaned Aussie tree kangaroo gets a new home (and mate) in Singapore
 

Orphaned Aussie tree kangaroo gets a new home (and mate) in Singapore
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SINGAPORE — Makaia, a Goodfellow's tree kangaroo from Australia's Adelaide Zoo, has joined the Singapore Zoo as its newest resident.

Makaia first made headlines in Australia in 2014 when his mother suddenly passed away when he was only 7 weeks old. Zookeepers were amazed when a yellow-footed wallaby stepped in as the orphan's surrogate*and they both got on like a house on fire.

In the early days, Makaia would live in the wallaby's pouch until he grew too big and was taken in by a caretaker.




According to Wildlife Reserves Singapore's Facebook page, Makaia has gone through the necessary health checks and seems to be in good spirits. Read more...


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