Pasan Nanayakkara
Research has shown that friendships are essential for our health and happiness, and this includes animals as well. Even the bond created by a stuffed animal can provide comfort and ease someone’s difficulties. Doodlebug, a young kangaroo, is a prime example of this. He was abandoned as a child and is now being taken care of by animal rehabilitator Gillian Abbott in Australia’s New South Wales state’s Northern Rivers area.
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Despite being an Eastern grey kangaroo, Doodlebug has won the hearts of many after images of him cuddling a teddy bear went viral. These images demonstrate the importance of a good embrace, especially for an orphaned wallaby. According to Tim Beshara, an advisor to Greens senator for Tasmania Peter Whish-Wilson and Gillian Abbott’s son, Doodlebug may have slipped out of his mother’s pouch, or his mother may have passed away.
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Doodlebug is now grown and healthy enough to return to the wild, but he still needs a little assistance from Abbott and her team. Abbott believed that Doodlebug needed a companion to console him and assist in his development, much like newborns do. So, she gave him a cuddly teddy to snuggle with. They appear to react to the objects much like a child would. They regard it like a friend, claims Abbott. It is no surprise that Doodlebug wants to embrace his favorite bear after he has just lost his mother and home.
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In conclusion, the story of Doodlebug and his teddy bear is a heartwarming one. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, a little comfort and love can go a long way. We can all learn a lesson from this orphaned kangaroo and his cuddly friend.
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