An 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.
