Merle hops over for a heart check

Eight-year-old Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Merle has a heart murmur that our vets want to monitor regularly to make sure it doesn't get worse and lead to health issues for her. Usually this would involve an anaesthetic, however her keepers and vet team have spent months working with Merle so that she now hops up to them and calmly allows a stethoscope to be placed on her chest, whilst enjoying some tasty peanut butter as a reward.
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[@kerryn6714]

It's admirable the incredible work the wildlife workers at Healesville do to protect our precious native wildlife and flora and fauna.
I remember going as a child and it was wonderful.
Thanks to all at Healesville Sanctuary for essential work you do for our indigenous animals and our state ✌🇦🇺🙃

[@maggierussell35]

Merle's a gorgeous girl and soooo good 💙💙

[@Kim-lc3fv]

I would love to visit there again one day. 😊