<br /> <p>We have been watching Jack the wombat grow since he was rescued by wildlife carer Lindy Butcher</a> in March.</p><p>A big boy now, Jack cannot be picked up from the ground and carried by Lindy but has learnt how to jump onto a step ladder to help his foster mother out.</p><br /><p>The New South Wales environmental department</a> says wild wombats will stay in the pouch until 10 months of age and often grow to be 30kg or more as adults.</p><br /><p>Lindy told Storyful Jack is becoming more and more independent.</p><br /><p>“We spend an hour or two every afternoon in the garden playing while he grazes.” Credit: ACT Wildlife via Storyful</p><br />
