
When these two little ducklings were abandoned by their mother, their chances of survival were slim.
But now they are enjoying splashing in a basin, after two animal lovers rescued them just in time for Easter.
The Mallard pair - nicknamed Peter and Paul by carers - were found paddling alone in a stream in Vivary Park, Taunton, Somerset, this week without their mother.


Luckily they were scooped up by two animal lovers and taken to Secret World Wildlife Rescue, in nearby East Huntspill.
Animal care manager Sara Cowan said the cute ducklings were only a couple of days old on arrival and were now snug and warm in an incubator.
She said: 'They will remain under close observation for a couple of weeks before being transferred to a cage and from there to the open where they will be raised until they are fully feathered.'
Peter and Paul are the first of hundreds of lost or abandoned feathered friends expected to arrive at the centre during this breeding season.

More to come: Peter and Paul are the first of hundreds of lost or abandoned feathered friends expected to arrive at the centre during this breeding season
After being cared for, they will be released back into the wild.
Secret World staff are busy preparing for their four day Easter Open Weekend to raise cash for their £4.4 million Call of the Wild Appeal.
The project, launched by famous Discworld author Sir Terry Pratchett, aims to build a new wildlife teaching hospital and education centre.
source: dailymail