Molly the magpie: Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous bird - BBC News

The bird - known by millions online as "Molly" - was removed from its carers by wildlife officials.

11 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, @peggyandmollyImage caption, "Peggy and Molly" regularly feature in videos playing together and have millions of fans on social mediaBy Hannah Ritchiein SydneyAn Australian state premier has backed a campaign to return an Instagram-famous magpie to its human carers after it was seized by wildlife authorities.

The bird, dubbed Molly, was rescued as a chick by a Queensland couple and formed an unlikely bond with their bull terrier, Peggy.

More than two million people follow a "Peggy and Molly" profile online.

Queensland's leader Steven Miles says Molly should be reunited with the family, contradicting state officials.

"I think sometimes common sense needs to prevail... and if you look at the story, there is a better outcome possible," Mr Miles said on Thursday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68681256

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