Kangaroos, nature and nurture

Submitted by on 28 July 2010 – 07:1512 Comments

A few years ago on a trip to Australia we met some kangaroos.  

*Adopts Rolf Harris voice* I met this little fella (right) on my recent trip to Florida. He was fast asleep in his 'pouch' – basically a shoulder bag – but we were still able to stroke him.

Last week I saw a report on the news about how Kangaroo meat is becoming more popular Down Under. I know some will argue that they need culling, there are too many of them, we eat beef so why not kangaroo? But it's not something I could ever feel comfortable with. And you know what? They. Were. There. First. They also release practically no methane, which is kind of important, when you think about it.

*This is my entry to the Gallery – the theme this week is Nature.

written by Liz Jarvis

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  • Mirka Moore

    My favourite, kangaroos. When I lived in Sydney I saw many and I especially loved the little "Joeys". The first time I saw them, in the Sydney Zoo, we touched them as well, but it was nothing in comparison when we were travelling around Australia, and on a few occassions we were just a few steps away from them in wild nature.

  • fiona erlandsen

    Oh bless how cute is that!

  • Kate

    Really cute pic, love it!

  • Dawn

    So so cute :)

  • English Mum

    OMG brings back such lovely memories – he had just the softest, softest fur… *sigh*

  • Him Up North

    Great pic. Kangaroo meat? Are they farming them? Interesting parallel with beef and pork etc. Kangaroo just doesn’t seem right somehow.

  • If I Could Escape

    Awwwwwwwwwwwww. No way could I ever eat kangaroo.

  • Amy

    Awww… so cute. We saw some at Marwell on Saturday and they look so cuddly. I’m not sure I could bring myself to eat kangaroo either.

  • mummywalker

    Sooooooo cute x

  • Michelle

    Awwww very cute!

  • MuddyNoSugar

    Awwwww…super lovely

  • bubbleboo

    Such an adorable picture, I so want to visit Australia! And yes, very good points made, too. I know I couldn’t eat it.