Watch: Orphaned baby kangaroo believes cop is its mom
The joey is so attached to its adopted mom that it not only follows him around everywhere but also likes to snuggle inside his t-shirt.
After its mother was killed in a truck accident in Western Australia, a young baby kangaroo has apparently found a new mother – a cop. The little joey is so attached to its adopted mom that it not only follows him around everywhere but also likes to snuggle inside the police officer’s t-shirt.
An online video shows the orphaned joey hopping headfirst inside Constable Scott Mason’s t-shirt and cuddling up to him adorably. Interestingly, Mason is also a father to a newborn son who lives in Perth with Mrs. Mason. He regularly keeps followers updated on the joey’s progress by posting pictures on social media.
Although earlier Mason had thought of naming the joey after his newborn son, he later decided to name him Cujoe after a vote by local residents.
Click on the below to watch the video:
Constable Mason from Cue Police Station thanks everyone for their input into the naming of the cute little rescue Joey. Drum roll please ..... CuejoSpecial thank you to Jennifer Evans with coming up with the name - very clever indeed :)
Posted by Western Australia Police on Thursday, 10 March 2016