Two Orphan Badger Cubs Saved by Animal Charity
A leading animal welfare charity in the South West has saved two orphan badger twins from starvation after they lost contact with their mother.
Staff at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill, Somerset are currently caring for the pair after they were found by a member of the public last week.
The two badgers were found 24 hours apart in the Dartmoor area at an entrance of a badger sett. They were found crying and calling for their mother.
After being kept in isolation for the first day at the centre, staff at Secret World reunited the pair.
The badgers are now under the care of one of the charity’s animal carers, Katie Gibbs.
Katie said: “It was lovely to see their reaction when they were reintroduced to each other. They are both being bottle fed. The theme for the badger cubs this year is Harry Potter so the twins have been named Freddie and George, after the Weasley twins!”
Both cubs will go through the rehabilitation protocol carried out at Secret World Wildlife Rescue and will be introduced into a family group with other cubs on site.
The Somerset-based charity is looking for release sites for all different species across the South West. Adult casualties are always returned to where they were found, but orphans need new homes. If you have land and would like to be considered, please ring 01278 783250 and speak to Jamie Kingscott, the charity’s Wildlife Release Manager.
Notes for editors:
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue is one of the South West’s leading wildlife rescue charities (charity number 1097119) based in East Huntspill in Somerset.
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue cares for more than 5,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals each year.
- As well as being a respected source of expertise and a centre of excellence where British wildlife receives the best care, Secret World has an extensive volunteer programme and engages with schools to promote respect for wildlife and the environment, adding further benefits to the local community.
- As Secret World does not receive any government funding, it relies entirely on the generosity of supporters and donors to carry out this important work for British wildlife.
- The charity’s website is https://www.secretworld.org/
