Mr Woo the wallaby was reared in a rucksack
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A rare albino wallaby adopted by a rescue centre after he was abandoned by his mother has died.
The unusual animal was taken in by staff at the Secret World centre in East Huntspill, Somerset, seven years ago and reared in a rucksack.
Named Mr Woo, he became a celebrity, appearing on television shows such as Blue Peter and on the Disney Channel.
But on Thursday, workers discovered he had suffered a badly fractured leg, and despite treatment, could not save him.
It is not known how Mr Woo, who at one stage lived in the kitchen at the rescue centre with seven roe deer, was injured
"We are all devastated," said Pauline Kidner, founder of the charity.
"He was such a special creature who was so gentle and affectionate to everyone. He will be buried in the front garden so that he will always be near us."
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