Wildlife shelter gives six-month-old wombat a second chance at life

A six-month-old wombat has been given a second chance at Locky’s Legacy wildlife shelter after he was found alive inside his dead mother’s pouch.

This six-month-old wombat has settled into shelter life wonderfully.

Elton Emmet will kick back at Locky’s Legacy wildlife shelter until he is released back into the wild in about two and a half years.

Locky’s Legacy owner Lyndal Chalmers said Elton Emmet had come a long way since he was found alive inside his dead mother’s pouch.

Wombat Elton Emmet takes it easy at Lockys Legacy wildlife shelter. Picture: Mark Stewart

“He’s just growing beautifully,” she said.

“He cares a lot about food at this age.

“He sleeps a lot and he gets feeds every five hours.”

Ms Chalmers said his love for stretching and biting sets him apart from other young wombats.

“He loves stretches,” she said.

Little Elton Emmett was found alive inside his dead mother’s pouch. Picture: Mark Stewart

“When you go give him a tickle to say wake up, he stretches his back leg right out flat.

“He’s a little bit cheeky because he likes to bite my finger with his teeth.”

Elton Emmet will be moving in with his five-month-old wombat buddy Elfred soon.

Originally published as Wildlife shelter gives six-month-old wombat a second chance at life