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The adorable, and heartbreaking, moment an orphaned wombat sucks its thumb while being rocked to sleep has been shared by an Australian sanctuary that rescued the animal.
While the cause of the mother's death is unknown, Two Songs Sancutary staff suggests the animal was likely hit by a car, shot by farmers or killed by a hunter - these rare the typical causes of death.
The baby wombat, named Summa, was brought to the facility weighing just a little more than one pound, but the video shows her plump and calm as she is rocked to sleep.
This Southern Hairy-nosed wombat is a critically endangered species throughout the continent due to habitat destruction, illegal culling and Sarcoptic mange, which can kill up to 90 percent of the affected population.
Two Songs Sanctuary is a haven for orphaned wombats, usually found alive inside the mother's pouch, and the animals stay at the facility for the rest of their lives.
An orphaned baby wombat is in the care of Australia's Two Songs Sanctuary after her mother was killed. The staff shared a video
