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A “fiesty” eight-month-old long-nosed potoroo is now ready for a life without mom, keepers at Aussie Ark in Tomalla, New South Wales, said.

Footage released by Aussie Ark shows keepers taking Pippin, a young male long-nosed potoroo, from his mother’s enclosure into his new, independent life with other mature females.

Pippin was bred at Aussie Ark and is part of the park’s rewilding program, destined for release into the Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary.

Aussie Ark operations manager Dean Reid conducted Pippin’s transfer and was pleased with his progress.

“It was great to have Pippin in-hand today. He’s a feisty little man! I think he’s going to do really well in the breeding program," Reid said.

“I can’t wait to see little Pippins pinging around everywhere!” he added. Credit: Aussie Ark via Storyful