Orphaned koala finds toy friend

An orphaned baby koala in Australia has found solace cuddling a fluffy toy marsupial in the absence of his mother as he recovers from the trauma of her death.

Nine-month-old Shayne's mother was recently hit and killed by a car in Queensland state as he clung to her back.

Rescuers found the joey had been thrown 20 meters down the road by the impact and was being chased by crows.