This tiny spikeless bundle, Dot, an orphaned echidna puggle who recently arrived at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. 💔 Sadly, Dot's mum was hit by a car, leaving her alone and vulnerable. Luckily, a kind member of the public found Dot and brought her to us just in time. One of our dedicated veterinarians is now giving her round-the-clock care, keeping her warm, fed, and safe as she continues to grow and gain strength. Dot may be small, but she’s already showing big signs of resilience, and

Orphaned echidna puggle nursed back to health at Adelaide Zoo 🥰 🥰 Zoos SA: "Adelaide Zoo would like to introduce you to its newest arrival, Kathari (cut-tree), which means ‘prickle’ in Ngarrindjeri language. The eight-week-old Short-beaked Echidna was named by Senior Indigenous Conservation Officer, Leon ‘Scornzy’ Dodd. The owners of a property in Callington brought Kathari to Monarto Safari Park after they discovered its mum deceased. Weighing just 155g when he arrived, the little one was han