Kangaroos are one of Australia’s most iconic native animals. They are incredibly unique and emblematic of Australia.
Sadly, they are also the most common species called in to our Emergency Response Service. In the last 12 months, Wildlife Victoria has responded to over 18,000 reports of sick, injured, or orphaned kangaroos – on average, over 50 cases every single day.
The most common kangaroo report made to Wildlife Victoria is when an animal has been hit by a vehicle.
Kangaroos are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk and will actively forage for food at this time. Native vegetation is often concentrated around roads placing animals at greater risk of being hit by passing vehicles.
With increased urbanisation and development across the state, kangaroos are losing their natural native habitat. Mobs are being pushed closer to roads and suburbs and are frequently confined to smaller areas, leading to more human/wildlife conflict.
To ensure their survival for future generations, kangaroos need greater care and protection. We need to encourage every Victorian to respect and cherish these amazing creatures.
Photos by Lydia Phelan.
As part of our Christmas fundraising appeal, we have launched new t-shirts and tea towels celebrating our macropod friends.
Inspired by these iconic animals and the rocky Victorian landscape of Hanging Rock (Ngannelong), Melbourne-based artist Hana Brenecki created this design to help share the love.
All proceeds from the sale of the Love Our Roos range will help to support our Emergency Response Service and Travelling Veterinary Service.
This design is available in fair trade organic t-shirts and tea towels. Made by our friends at Etiko.
