WORLD KANGAROO DAY - October 24
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Description: Kangaroos Alive is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and celebration of kangaroos. This organisation is at the forefront of a global movement to protect kangaroos & preserve their habitat. Kangaroos are iconic marsupials who have been in Australia for 16 million years. They are a sacred totem to the Aboriginal people and a keystone species, integral to native bush survival.
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Kangaroos have been bounding across Australia for 15 million years . The diverse group of macropod species, collectively known as the kangaroos, are no longer widespread and thriving. Since European settlement of Australia, some have gone extinct, some are seriously threatened, and other have suffered considerable local population collapses. They have less and less land to be free from human encroachment. They are suffering fatal disease outbreaks and we don’t yet know what effect climate change will have
Filmmakers Mick and Kate spent 5 years researching the treatment of kangaroos in Australia. Their award-winning documentary KANGAROO A Love-Hate Story uncovered the cruel and barbaric reality for thousands of kangaroos across the country and sparked controversy about the commercial shooting of kangaroos, their place on the land, and our relationship with them. Mick and Kate were shocked from all they learnt making the film and have committed themselves to do all they can to protect this magnificent wildli
WORLD KANGAROO DAY - October 24
Welcome to IKPA