He survived inside his mum’s pouch after she was hit by a car, and now he’s being hand-raised by keepers at the Australian Reptile Park. Meet Sunny, the wombat joey whose name was inspired by the sunshine and warmth he brings. And while Sunny’s story and connection to his keepers is a heartwarming one, it’s important to remember the devastating toll of vehicle strikes on native wildlife. Read his story and find out how to meet him.

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