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Parrot Blamed For Kangaroo's Escape From Animal Sanctuary

Monday, 4 July 2022 11:43

The parrot named 'Thor' recently learned how to open the lock to the kangaroo's enclosure.

The owners of a kangaroo that was spotted wandering around a Louisiana town said it was released from his enclosure by a mischievous parrot.

They own an exotic bird sanctuary adding that one of the parrots, named Thor, recently learned how to open the lock to the kangaroo's enclosure.

The Kangaroo, named Baxter, was caught on camera wandering around the town of Zachary last Wednesday and was safely captured and returned.

WATCH: Baxter the kangaroo ran loose in East Baton Rouge after a parrot opened the door to his enclosure and helped him escape. Though the animal was found safe, he'll now need to find a new home.
— WBRZ News (@WBRZ) July 1, 2022

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