This young wombat had his/her home in a burrow on the side of the Bruthen rail trail. I came across this wombat two mornings in a row and was very concerned that it was out in the sun and that it was not responding to people or dogs. I rang a lady connected with the local wildlife society who was going to have a look at it. I saw the wombat 2 out of the following 3 days. On the fourth day, this little wombat was dead in the sun on the side of the rail trail. The lady from the wildlife society said it probably had mange and that, if it did, it wouldn't survive as mange attacks native animal's immune system and then the animal cannot survive. A sad end for this wombat.
About Me
- Name: Chris Fry
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I am mother to two young adults in their mid to late 20's. I work in the medical field as an admin officer/personal assistant. I look forward to the day when I can spend heaps more time taking and making photographs. However, for now, the bills have to be paid. I married a jazz musician many, many years ago. My adopted home is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I am originally from North Queensland... a tropical place!
1 Comments:
Oh dear, that's such a sad story.I thought initially this beautiful wombat was having a kip in the sun.
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