Saving Species

My heart was warmed by the kindness of Anna Culliton and her care for Candy the wombat and the other native animals she nurses back to health (‘Best of Buddies’, March).

The article was a great reminder of the genius of a marsupial’s pouch. Even when mothers do not survive fire, flood or road accidents, the pouch is an incredible shield, able to protect precious young from harm in the most disastrous circumstances. With the iconic koalas hitting the endangered species list this year, we’re reminded, more than ever, of a responsibility to native wildlife.