kangaroos are ‘vegetarian gladiators’ with kicks that can kill. An expert explains why they attack

  • Written by: Graeme Coulson, Honorary Principal Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Kangaroos can be dangerous. This week a 77-year-old man tragically died in Western Australia after an attack by a kangaroo, which was reported to be his pet. He is believed to be the first person killed in a kangaroo attack since 1936.

Kangaroos are wild animals. It’s important to remember that while they can...

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