'Chief cuddler' sought for baby wombat
The tiny marsupial is being cared for by wombat experts on Flinders Island in Tasmania, Australia.
An online competition has been launched to find a 'chief cuddler' for a baby wombat.
The tiny marsupial is being cared for by wombat experts on Flinders Island in Tasmania, Australia. Just eight months old, the youngster has been named 'Derek' after being rescued from his mother's pouch when she was hit by a car.
An online video of Derek has since turned him into an internet celebrity.
The competition is being run by Tourism Tasmania, which promotes the region. The winner will be flown with a friend from their nearest Australian capital city to Flinders Island, which they will spend three nights exploring.
Despite the promising title of 'chief wombat cuddler', Tourism Tasmania's Phil Souter told the BBC that any access to Derek will be at the discretion of his handler and will be "very carefully monitored by his handler and carer".
Much will also depend on Derek's mood as wombats are "rambunctious little creatures," Mr Souter added.
For more information visit: http://gobehindthescenery.com.au/insiders-guide/competition/#.Vw4tp3DzfJz
Video still © Sean Scott Photography/Youtube
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