Crow makes big strides with infant bushbaby
Crow is rehabilitating a baby bushbaby after it was found by a member of the public. The bushbaby will spend about eight to nine months undergoing rehabilitation.
THE Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) recently rescued a baby bushbaby which is making steady progress.
Kimberly Pillay, a marketer at Crow, said the little male bushbaby, also known as Otolemur crassicaudatus, arrived on December 10 after the Richards Bay SPCA brought him in.
“At the time, he was estimated to be approximately three to four weeks old and had no apparent injuries. This rescue was particularly special, as he was found in the early hours of the morning by a member of the public on their way to work, who then contacted us for assistance,” said Pillay.
When the bushbaby got to Crow, he didn’t seem to have any injuries. But they knew he needed help because babies of this kind struggle to live without their mothers.
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Pillay said the bushbaby is now in the nursery part of his rehabilitation, where he is getting special attention to help him grow. As he gets older, they’ll have less interaction with him.
“In March, he will be moved to the ICU area where there is reduced human interaction to help him develop natural, wild behaviours. If rehabilitation continues to progress well, his release is anticipated for around September,” said Pillay.
If you find an animal that needs help, call Crow at 031 462 1127 or send a WhatsApp message to 083 212 5281.
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