Awwdorable Orphaned Baby Kangaroo Receives A Toy Teddy Bear As A Gift And Refuses To Stop Hugging It (Viral Tweets)

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Dec 3, 2023 11:00 AM EST

We all get emotionally attached to silly things sometimes. It can be anything from a blanket to a toy to a food. The little things in life that make us happy are important. They mean a lot to us. And considering how similar our pets are to us, we shouldn't be surprised that the same thing can happen to them, and that it's even cuter than when it happens to us. 

At this point, we have seen everything from pets getting attached to specific toys to pets crying when their favorite sweater is taken off all the way to pets getting obsessed with itty bitty almonds. And you know what? As long as these things make our pets happy, we don't care how silly or how small they may be. We will keep bringing them sweaters and almonds and even bear plushies - like the one the kangaroo in today's thread has chosen. And we will aww. Because it's adorable.   

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    Science girl @gunsnrosesgirl3 Subscribe The story of 'Doodlebug', an orphaned baby kangaroo who was found on the side of the road, a little baby about two months old. Tim Beshara and his mum Gillian Abbott who is a wildlife caretaker took care of him, and gave him a teddy bear for comfort, and he wouldn't stop hugging it. Tim Beshara
    via @gunsnrosesgirl3

    There is so much wholesomeness in this one tiny tweet that we can't even handle it. And we haven't even gotten to the photo yet! There is the adorable baby kangaroo, the rescue, the kind rescuer, and then, on top of it all, there's adorable cuddling. We can't think of a better way to start a Sunday morning than reading this.

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    7:15 AM 27 Nov 23 7.5M Views 3,857 Reposts 263 Quotes 42.5K Likes 2,636 Bookmarks
    via @gunsnrosesgirl3

    Actually, the only better way to start a Sunday morning is seeing this. Because if the tweet and the story were cute, then the picture is awwdorable. And we hope - desperately so - that we will one day get an update on this adorable pair and know that they are still together. 

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    knowledge Hub @Knowledgehuub Follow Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 The story of Doodlebug, the orphaned baby kangaroo, is a heartwarming tale of resilience, love, and the power of human connection. Found abandoned on the side of the road, Doodlebug was a tiny, vulnerable joey who faced an uncertain future. But thanks to the kindness and care of Tim Beshara and his mother, Gillian Abbott, Doodlebug was given a second chance at life.
    via @Knowledgehuub
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    Gillian, an experienced wildlife caretaker, took Doodlebug into her home, providing him with the nourishment and nurturing he desperately needed. Recognizing the joey's emotional distress, she introduced him to a teddy bear, hoping to offer comfort and companionship. And it worked. Doodlebug immediately took to the teddy bear, clinging to it for support and solace. The bear became his surrogate mother, a source of unconditional love and affection. 7:32 AM 27 Nov 23 123K Views
    via @Knowledgehuub
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    Joan Setka @JSetka Replying to @jhfgamble and @gunsnrosesgirl3 Follow cbsnews.com Orphaned kangaroo finds comfort in teddy bear
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    NguyenDinhChien @Ndchien73 C Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 Kangaroo - Adorable Joeys Follow Kangaroo joeys are born tiny, comparable in size to a grain of rice or a small bee (5mm -25mm). Upon birth, instinctively, the newborn kangaroo knows to crawl into its mother's pouch, experiencing warmth and affection for a few months before venturing out to explore the world on its own.
    via @Ndchien73
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    7:46 AM 27 Nov 23 104K Views .
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    NguyenDinhChien ở @Ndchien73 Follow C Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 Kangaroo - Social Herding Behavior Kangaroos live in groups of around 10 individuals, referred to as a mob. Although these groups consist of a mix of males and females, the males typically dominate, often being the largest and oldest, paired with females. Kangaroos commonly live in groups, with a minimum of 4-5 members, and large mobs can reach up to 100 individuals.
    via @Ndchien73
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    7:52 AM 27 Nov 23 98.1K Views
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    NguyenDinhChien ở @Ndchien73 C Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 Kangaroo - Long Jump Records Follow Despite sounding like a joke, kangaroos indeed have a fifth leg, which is their powerful tail located behind them. Primarily designed to aid in balancing their bodies while hopping, the fifth leg is occasionally used for walking as well. It also serves as a handy tool to help kangaroos maintain balance when delivering powerful forward kicks.
    via @Ndchien73
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    The long jump record in the animal kingdom belongs to the kangaroo, with a single leap reaching heights of 3 meters and distances of 9 meters. This allows kangaroos to swiftly jump over obstacles and escape danger. They can achieve a maximum speed of 70 km/h. 7:50 AM 27 Nov 23 29.3K Views .
    via @Ndchien73
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    Azza @kakigaijin Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 even kangarooos need a hug 7:18 AM 27 Nov 23 74.5K Views
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    Andy Shepheard @ashep114 Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 I think animals are better than humans, mostly 1:41 PM 27 Nov 23 27.2K Views Follow .
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    Kaffy Dry Catfish... @Everythingkaffy Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 The word that spread wide across the globe LOVE Follow One common language among all creation Love This is so beautiful 7:28 AM 27 Nov 23 19.3K Views
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    Watch X for fun & d @WatchXforfun Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 The most sacred thing is love 7:16 AM 27 Nov 23 48.9K Views
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    Cool Earth ✪ @Cool Blue Dot Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 What a sweet sweet picture! 7:16 AM 27 Nov 23 14.8K Views
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    MissFacto & @missfacto Follow Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 The way he is hugging the teddy, makes me miss my mom 7:38 AM 27 Nov 23 41.1K Views
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    Thuan Nguyen @Thuan05071987 Follow Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 A touching story, animals also have feelings that sometimes humans are worth looking back at themselves 7:19 AM 27 Nov 23. 44.7K Views
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    Kaffy Dry Catfish... @Everythingkaffy Follow Replying to @gunsnrosesgirl3 This is so emotional for me true LOVE melt the heart This is such a beautiful love story 7:38 AM 27 Nov 23 11.9K Views ...
    via @Everythingkaffy

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