Your Daily Dish

Feeding Outrageous to you Daily

Hide Advertisement
  • Animals
    • Farm
    • Pets
    • Zoo
    • Wildlife
  • Family
    • Grandparents
    • Kids
    • Parents
  • Health
    • Exercise
    • Food
    • Medical
  • Humor
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Science & Tech
    • Travel
  • Videos
Site logo
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Baby Koala Won’t Leave Mom’s Side During Surgery -Too Precious!

By Ryan Miller 2 min read
Advertisement - Continue reading below

Koala_ydd1

Few things are stronger than the bond between a mother and child—even if it’s a bond between two koalas.

Advertisement

While crossing the road in Brisbane, Australia, a mother koala—affectionately named Lizzie by local animal doctors—was hit by an oncoming vehicle. She wasn’t alone, either; clinging to her side was her 48-gram, six-month-old son (who’s referred to as Phantom). In the accident, Lizzie suffered some facial damage and a collapsed lung. Fortunately, Phantom only endured minor injuries.

Lizzie and Phantom both were both rushed to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in nearby Beerwah, Queensland. Likely a tiny bit scared and definitely a lot loyal, Phantom clung to his mother’s side from transport all the way through her operation. A devastating accident couldn’t separate this loving pair, and surgery sure wouldn’t either.

Images of this twosome’s journey went wild after people witnessed just how adorable and inspiring Phantom was throughout this daunting process. The surgery was successful, and Lizzie is now recovering at the hospital thanks to an expert team and needed anti-biotics—naturally with Phantom in tow. Koala “joeys” (the term for baby koalas) can’t afford to be without their mothers at this young, so the doctors knew to expect this devoted demeanor.

Koala_ydd5

Koala_ydd4

Koala_ydd2

Fittingly enough, the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital was born from a son’s love for his mother. The late wildlife conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin, alongside his wife, Terri, established the hospital in memory of his mother Lyn Irwin back in 2004. Since opening, the hospital has treated almost 60,000 animal patients, and has been a welcome extension for the zoo, which was originally opened in 1970 by Steve’s parents.

Unfortunately, accidents like Lizzie and Phantom’s aren’t wholly uncommon. On average (and for a variety of reasons), the hospital sees about 70 koalas a month at the hospital, with each costing the hospital between $1,500-5,000 per koala. To keep future mother-son animal bonds alive, consider donating to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. That way, Australian wildlife can continue being adorable while not being in danger.

Please SHARE if this sweet baby koala put a smile on your face!

Advertisement - Continue reading below

Mom Receives Birthday Gift of a Lifetime: Her 18-Year-Old Son
Apple
Brad Kallet 2 min read

Mom Receives Birthday Gift of a Lifetime: Her 18-Year-Old Son

Twitter Reacts Hilariously to #TrumpWon Hashtag
Apple
Mauricio Castillo 1 min read

Twitter Reacts Hilariously to #TrumpWon Hashtag

This Preschool Teacher Saved Her Student’s Life by Donating a Kidney
Apple
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

This Preschool Teacher Saved Her Student’s Life by Donating a Kidney

Kind Employee Drops Everything to Care for and Play With Crying Baby So Mom Can Shop
Apple
YDD Contributor 3 min read

Kind Employee Drops Everything to Care for and Play With Crying Baby So Mom Can Shop

Peaceful Protest Disrupted as Terrorist Ambushes Dallas Police, Killing Five
Apple
Jason Owen 2 min read

Peaceful Protest Disrupted as Terrorist Ambushes Dallas Police, Killing Five

Review: ‘Logan’ Is Razor Sharp and Emotionally Charged
Apple
Robin Milling 3 min read

Review: ‘Logan’ Is Razor Sharp and Emotionally Charged

Artist Boosts Spirits of Sick Kids in Hospital With Wicked-Cool Temporary Tattoos
Apple
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Artist Boosts Spirits of Sick Kids in Hospital With Wicked-Cool Temporary Tattoos

Scientists: Earth-Like Star Orbiting Proxima Centauri ‘Candidate’ for Life
Apple
Jason Owen 2 min read

Scientists: Earth-Like Star Orbiting Proxima Centauri ‘Candidate’ for Life

Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt Lead the Pack in New ‘Magnificent Seven’ Trailer
Entertainment
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt Lead the Pack in New ‘Magnificent Seven’ Trailer

Photographer Captures Exact Moment When Mom Found Out She Delivered a Baby Boy Instead of a Girl
Apple
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Photographer Captures Exact Moment When Mom Found Out She Delivered a Baby Boy Instead of a Girl

Michael Keaton Confirmed as ‘Spider-Man’ Villain Vulture
Apple
Sara Wilkins 1 min read

Michael Keaton Confirmed as ‘Spider-Man’ Villain Vulture

Newly Discovered ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Deleted Scenes Shows Different Side of the Character
Entertainment
Kenny Servera 2 min read

Newly Discovered ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Deleted Scenes Shows Different Side of the Character

sidebar

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

sidebar-alt

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • For Advertisers