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Snuggled up to lambswool, young wallaby in imitation pouch, requires four hourly feeding
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The residence of Magnetic Island wildlife carer Linda Wootten is a veritable Noah's Ark... except the animals often come in more than two by two . On a recent visit to her place there were three possums , two wallabies , a young Kookaburra , all with names , receiving close care and attention. That is inside . Outside there are several wallabies that hop about freely , a Cockatoo with a damaged claw , named 747, because it lumbers along like a Jumbo jet taking off, scores of Curlews , Currawongs and Lorikeets which require feeding ; not long ago a Drake, rescued from the road, was residing in a cage and was later taken in by an islander with poultry.
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| 747 taking on fuel |
Linda is kept on the hop herself rescuing and helping animals. She has even received calls from nervous people extremely concerned about finding two Death Adders on their premises. Honourary secretary of the island's branch of the ALP, she has been known to bring animals along in cages to meetings because of the feeding demands of the critters.
One meeting was adjourned while she fed a young Friar Bird. Bearing the name of a famous tennis star , Navratilova , one of the possums she is currently looking after was found in poor shape on the Forts Walk on the island . Obviously hungry, its fur was in bad condition and has had to be bathed in a special wash . Now it is much improved , eating well .
One meeting was adjourned while she fed a young Friar Bird. Bearing the name of a famous tennis star , Navratilova , one of the possums she is currently looking after was found in poor shape on the Forts Walk on the island . Obviously hungry, its fur was in bad condition and has had to be bathed in a special wash . Now it is much improved , eating well .
