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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Friends Furever! Baby Koala And Wombat Joey Become Best Friends At Aussie Zoo
Caption: A heartwarming friendship has blossomed at an Australian Zoo. Despite being from different species, Honey the koala joey and Bucky the wombat joey have become inseparable, sharing meals, naps, and snuggles. The connection between Honey and Bucky began when Australian Reptile Park keepers Seleena and Ellesha synchronised their feeding schedules to care for the joeys. This created a routine where the pair share bottle feeds side by side like best friends. After feeding, Bucky often zooms around energetically, while Honey prefers a calm moment nibbling on eucalyptus leaves. The adorable pair then cuddle up and drift off to sleep together. “I adore these two cuddle buddies,” said Keeper Seleena. “When Ellesha and I started feeding them at the same time, we noticed how curious they were about each other. They’ve been inseparable ever since!” Both joeys have overcome difficult beginnings. Honey was placed under Seleena’s care three months ago after her mother showed signs of illness. Seleena stepped in to raise the tiny koala to ensure their health and safety. Bucky’s story began when a passerby found his mother, a wombat, fatally struck by a car. Miraculously, the rescuer discovered the joey alive in her pouch and brought him to the Park, where Ellesha became his surrogate mother. “Even though they’ve faced hardships early on, it’s heartwarming to see how much joy and comfort they bring each other,” Seleena added. “It’s not every day you see a koala and wombat become best friends!” Currently, Bucky remains in Ellesha’s care and accompanies her to the Park daily.
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