A Queensland couple have spoken of their joy to be reunited with their beloved pet magpie after he was seized by authorities, but his return home hinges on four key conditions.
Return of beloved pet Molly the Magpie to Qld couple hinges on four key conditions after bird was seized in March
Together, the unlikely duo have become social media stars and captured the hearts of more than one million fans online. The couple had to surrender Molly to the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation last month over allegations the bird was being kept unlawfully without a permit. Picture: Facebook / Peggy and Molly
Secondly, Ms Wells and Mr Mortensen must undertake wildlife carer training, as well as"advocating public education" to encourage people to appropriately care for native wildlife.DESI said their decision had come after extensive legal advice in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act 1992 - legislation which protects magpies and other wildlife which can only be cared for by licensed carers.
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