HarveyBoulevard Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 That is one BUFF kangaroo. I'd hate to meet that guy in a dark alley!!! What the hell is he doing?!
Philski Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Looks more like he's doing weights. Either that, or *ahem* deriving some sort of pleasure from that sack.
Guest rob Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 We have a population of a out 1000 Roos on the golf course I'm a member at. They are the luckiest Roos in town - they are fed well (they eat grass etc....) and aren't shot at like the rest of the Roo population around town. The males in the groups are massive. Huge muscles, big chests and arms, and stand 6 feet tall. About 6 months ago, on a beautiful Sunday morning, my mate had to return to the last we green we had just played as he forgot a club there. Hwe walked past hundreds ofthemfor the first few holes we played and they were all pretty casual, just eating and laying around (we often walk to with a meter or two of them). A few minutes later we saw him running as fast as he could towards us and screaming. He was being chased by one of those Eastern Grey Kangaroos. The animal looked like it wanted to kill him. When my mate made it back to the remaining three of us, the Roo tried to attack the lot of us (and with lots of low pitch grunting that inidiciated he was really pissed) It was only after we took some golf clubs out and started yelling back at it, that it retreated. Scary stuff. I've lived here my whole life and never seen or heard of anything like it. I wish I was quick enough to get my phone out to record it - it would have received 2 million hits on YouTube that afternoon!
ShortFatHokie Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 Is the meat any good? Or, are they hunted as trophy or varmint?
marty922 Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 The meat can be purchased in many supermarkets, but is not a staple. Usually very lean and quite gamey. If not prepared properly, it can also be tough, especially if over cooked. Some also say that if the roo is shot "while on the hop" it will be tough due to adrenaline (or something?). Can be very nice when prepped well. It's considered a pest in large parts of rural Australia, damaging fencing and over grazing.
cigcars Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 I'd feel like Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies; "That is one giant Jack Rabbit!!!" 1
Reevzy Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 I always wince when someone (tourists) approaches a kangaroo for a pat. We get em in the national parks down in Victoria, really not that far from Dandenong. I go for a run most nights and I've always been extremely cautious of them. Some of them stand firm and strong right in the middle of the track and refuse to move as you run past them. Had one HUGE grey rock back on it's tail and kick it's legs out at me once, jeezum joe christ I legged it. They can slice you right open.
mncz Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 I am now deathly afraid of these things and I haven't even been to Australia yet. Thanks, everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mncz Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 I used to think that they were handsome, humble beasts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
AndrewNR Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 They can be both very affectionate and very aggressive. I wouldn't hesitate to have Kangeroo on my menus. It's brilliant cured, dried, cooked, braised. Just straight forward cooking your heading to unpleasant territory around medium unward. That said if your somebody who likes your meat cooked to or past medium anyway I dare say it wouldn't bother you. I've never personally thought it was over gamey. Pretty mild-medium in flavor. Routinely hunted for multiple purposes. Kulled to keep numbers down. Killed on vineyards/orchards to help keep damage to crops down. Don't believe all killing of them requires a permit but meh knowing Australia it probably does. There was a time underground and even commonplace kangeroo vs. Human boxing was quite popular. Fairly risky business as a good kick or punch could often leave a blokes abdomen contents on the floor.
NJP Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I always wince when someone (tourists) approaches a kangaroo for a pat. We get em in the national parks down in Victoria, really not that far from Dandenong. I go for a run most nights and I've always been extremely cautious of them. Some of them stand firm and strong right in the middle of the track and refuse to move as you run past them. Had one HUGE grey rock back on it's tail and kick it's legs out at me once, jeezum joe christ I legged it. They can slice you right open. Oh yeah slice you open in all the sweet spots. Probably pay back for us using their scrotums for lucky leather pouch for tourists.
Laynard Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 Man, I see stuff like this and I grow more terrified of Australia. I'm sure you guys have a beautiful country, but with all the things that can kill you, I don't know how any of you make it to legal smoking age!
Stogieninja Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 The thread title would make for a great band name.
El Presidente Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 I have never been attacked by a kangaroo......but have run for my life from a bloody mad Emu that took exception to me having a gander at it's 3 eggs. Never seen an animal cover 50 metres so quick...wings spread and furious. Must be 8 foot tall at full attack mode....a 10 inch beak that would go through your scull like a knife through a watermelon and a a foot long toe/claw to slice your belly. To this day I buy Emu meat every time I see it 1
AndrewNR Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 Someone locally was giving away an emu.. About a month ago. Thus far I've learnt my father draws the line at pet crocodiles and emus.. Had just about everything in between.
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