Today's Rescue

[den]

Orphaned Eastern Grey, abandoned by his mum while being chased by dogs.

Comments

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

The female will do it if humans chase her, so it does look like the joey simply fell out. The pouch has a tough "O" ring muscle around the rim and the only way the joey can get out is if the female voluntarily relaxes the muscle. Joeys can't "fall out" but the nature shows try to Be Nice.