A kangaroos punch is not particularly effective.
Can you punch a kangaroo. The best kangaroo fighting youll ever see. If youve ever wondered what it looks like inside a kangaroo pouch or even where exactly the pouch is located heres your chance. A new episode of the YouTube series Smarter Every Day above gives a privileged peek inside the hard-to-find pouch -- and if you dont have time to watch the whole thing just fast-forward to 620.
A zookeeper filmed punching a kangaroo in the face as he tried to save his pet dog has spoken for the first time about the bizarre fight that was caught on. That is much better than facing one of them empty-handed. Check out the source video with Gregs narration for the tru.
One kick of lightning speed and a force of 850 PSI. Their feet are extremely long and have a sharp claw in the center that can rip apart flesh. Contrary to popular belief kangaroos dont normally try to box or punch each other says Festa-Bianchet.
Read on to. Also if you meet a kangaroo and you prefer to avoid a direct attack you can get an object such as a stick or a tube with which you can drive it away. Instead they prefer to balance on their strong tails and kick with their powerful back.
Me cheeky commentary on the Man vs Roo shit storm. I always like to tell people that if you dont see a kangaroo in the wild on your trip to Australia then you probably didnt have much more than Bondi Beach and the Opera House on your itineraryBut if a trip through the outback is a little outside your budget or timeframe then volunteering at a wild animal sanctuary with kangaroos is a mighty fine way to get up close and personal with. In fact their feet are so razor-sharp that they can cut through a humans clothing and abdomen in a few seconds.
Is it legal to punch a kangaroo even if its in self-defence. The only state you can legally own a kangaroo is Victoria and even then it cant be wild and you need a licence. If you are punching a kangaroo in self-defence and end up being taken to court over it you may be granted an exception but youll need to show the magistrate that your action was reasonable and necessary.