Six kangaroos have been mowed down and left to die on a quiet street in a beachside town, with residents and wildlife rescuers up in arms over the ‘disturbing’ incident. The attack occurred on Blairs Road at Long Beach in Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast last Sunday with locals claiming they heard noises […]
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Kangaroos Increasingly Calling Texas Home But “Pets” They Are Not
Did you know that you can own a kangaroo in Texas? Why you’d want to, we’re not sure. But Texas is one of thirteen states in the U.S. that allows citizens to keep kangaroos as exotic pets. In fact, the animals are surprisingly popular there, partly due to the similarities in environment the Lone Star […]
From the dingo to the Tasmanian devil—why we should be rewilding carnivores
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear. Large predators have been heavily persecuted and removed from areas where they once lived because of conflict with livestock grazers. Beyond their large teeth, sharp claws and iconic status, research is finding they are crucially important in ecosystems. […]
Victoria approves cull of 50,000 more kangaroos than last year despite unknown flood impact
Victoria has signed off on a plan to increase the number of kangaroos legally killed in the state by a third, in a move criticised by animal welfare advocates. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has released a report on the state’s commercial kangaroo harvesting program and “authority to control wildlife” permit scheme. […]
Rottweiler Saves Aussie Mum’s Life After Attack By “Crazed Kangaroo”
While kangaroos look cute from afar, they can actually be quite dangerous. This is due primarily to their ability to kick like a mule. In fact, the walloping kickboxing-style punch they can unleash is equal to a bone-crunching 759 pounds of force. Their claws are also razor-sharp when slashing at whatever is in their way. […]
Wild kangaroo ‘attacks and kills’ man, 77, who ‘tried to keep it as a pet’
A man has died after a suspected attack by a kangaroo in western Australia. Paramedics were called to the elderly man’s home in Redmond near Albany after the 77-year-old was found with serious injuries. Police were then called after the kangaroo prevented ambulance crews from getting to the injured man, who died at the scene. […]
People Can’t Get Over How Huge Kangaroos Are
What is it that comes to your mind when you think about kangaroos? More than likely, you think about creatures that hop around Down Under and make great cartoon characters. In reality, however, kangaroos are some very strong animals and they have the “guns” to prove it. Most people are rather disturbed when they see […]
Dad takes two-year-old son hunting so ‘he can have fun as he learns about wild animals’
A dad has defended why he teaches his son to hunt – saying it teaches him about feral animals as well as having fun. Zach Williams, father to two-year-old son and seven-year-old stepson, said he is also currently training his eldest son on how to use a bow and arrow, as his younger son watches […]