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Baby Kangaroo Loves a Good Scratching

Donald Deane — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:40:13 +0000

Most of our (admittedly limited) experience with kangaroos hasn't been all that positive. After all, with stories of menacing man-sized kangaroos and kangaroos fighting emus, we're just not sure the animals are to be trusted. But this baby kangaroo, who seems lulled by a good scratching, wants to change all that.

Kangaroos Make a Wild Escape from German Zoo

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:42:18 +0000

If you find yourself in Germany, keep on the look out for an escaped kangaroo. No, we're not making it up. A kangaroo recently broke out of a wildlife park. Actually it was three, but two were caught.

Hairy Australian Man Shows the Proper Technique for Catching a Kangaroo

Donald Deane — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:42:52 +0000

Ever wonder how to catch a kangaroo? According to this Australian man, who looks like he’s been rooting through trash all day, it’s deceptively simple. All it takes is a light touch and a canvas shopping bag. (A crazy hobo beard probably helps too.) In the video, the bushman walks up to a nearby kangaroo, [...]

Deb 'Spoons' Perry Rocks Out to The Black Keys

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:34:39 +0000

Remember Artis The Spoonman, who was immortalized in the 1994 Soundgarden Hit 'Spoonman?' Well it looks like the famed street performer isn't the only one who knows how to turn a utensil into a rocking instrument.

Meet Deb "Spoons" Perry. The Australian grandmother really knows her way around silverware, and shows off her unusual skills by "spoon drumming" along with The Black Keys' song 'Lonely Boy.'

Meet a Muscular Kangaroo Who Could Take You In a Fight

Donald Deane — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:44:05 +0000

A man in New South Wales hand feeds a gigantic, man-sized wild kangaroo with rippling muscles in this terrifying video. Even though we’ve seen stories of kangaroo attacks before, there’s no way anything could go wrong, right? Right? Fortunately for the man, whose name is Brian, the giant ‘roo seems more concerned with eating snacks [...]

Kangaroo Fighting Emus Is a Real 'Thunder From Down Under' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:15:25 +0000

This tough, pint-sized kangaroo will not give up his tasty tree branch to three emu bullies. Despite being outsized and ultimately outnumbered, Kangaroo Jack holds his ground. Luckily, no dingos were involved. Let’s get ready to rumble Australian style! [via Say OMG]

Giant Red Kangaroo Attacks Australian Woman [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:43:12 +0000

In Australia, a giant red kangaroo went all ‘Waltzing Matilda’ and attacked a woman for no apparent reason. You can bet this was no cuddly “Kangaroo Jack.” Janet Karson of Deanmill was walking her dogs last Saturday when a large kangaroo suddenly appeared on the trail in front of her. It went after one of [...]