![]() Kangaroos are also symbolic of another Australian trait: to stick up for yourself and not back down (with their large back feet and tail, kangaroos find it hard to move backwards). It is also part of our national coat of arms. Its size, strength and speed are traits that make it a natural logo or emblem for Australian organisations and sporting clubs. Living with kangaroos and wallabiesįemale Eastern Grey kangaroo and juvenile An important part of raising a joey is to ensure that it is capable of caring for itself in the wild without human assistance when it is released. Kangaroos and wallabies are protected wildlife and a permit is needed to raise a joey in captivity. In these situations, a trained wildlife rehabilitator should be contacted rather than approaching the animal yourself. Kangaroos or wallabies that are injured or sick can also become defensive if approached and may be dangerous. It may even see you as another animal and start to kick and scratch as a form of 'play fighting' or to assert its dominance. ![]() If a kangaroo or wallaby has been raised in captivity and released into the wild it may approach you demanding food by scratching and biting. Individual animals have their own 'personalities' and learn in response to their experiences. Wild animals should never be seen as having set patterns of behaviour that they follow blindly.
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