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Tasmanian devil joeys play at Healesville Sanctuary

Original: 🐾 ICYMI: Three young Tasmanian devil # joeys tumble and climb on their mother Mocha at # Victoria 's # Healesville Sanct

Three young Tasmanian devil joeys have been seen tumbling and climbing over their mother Mocha at Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, Australia. The endangered carnivorous marsupials begin life the size of rice grains in their mother's backward-facing pouch before emerging to run and practice climbing. The playful footage is delighting wildlife watchers and drawing attention to conservation breeding efforts for the species.

Why now: Heartwarming footage of rare and endangered animals attracts wide public attention.

Healesville SanctuaryTasmanian devilMochaVictoriaAustralia

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• 🐾 ICYMI: Three young Tasmanian devil # joeys tumble and climb on their mother Mocha at # Victoria 's # Healesville Sanctuary. The carnivorous # marsupials start out the size of rice grains in their mother's backward-facing pouch before emerging to run, practice climbing, and… · tksst@fediscience.org · 8

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