Australians Told to Eat Kangaroos

Yes, you read this headline correctly. 'Australians are being informed to eat Kangaroos!' The population has swelled to around 50 million, of a country that contains around 27 million people.

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So, do the math. There are almost 2 kangaroos per human being, or resident of Australia. However, the population of the lovable looking creatures was a mere 7 million just a few years ago. Environmentalist's claim this has to do with the 'good weather' the nation has endured.

But, when the next 'drought' hits, and it is set to hit anytime soon, advice such as 'eating' kangaroos could end up being a bad idea, as this may put them in danger of possibly near extinction. And make no mistake. When it comes to Australia, a country that thrives on tourism, visitors want and expect to see the beloved kangaroo. However, many Aussies do not view them as favorably.

The problem is these creatures have ravished some farmlands in search of food. But that's about the extent of the problem. And with a drought coming, which is inevitable, as its part of Australia's normal climate, even Australians do not agree that eating these friendly looking creatures is the right idea to do.

As for the Aussie diet, most Australians do not eat kangaroos, and that is something viewed as more of a tourist type of meal, that some choose to indulge in. So Aussies themselves are not thrilled about 'eating' these curious looking creatures. I don't blame them. I personally could not see myself eating one of these unless I had absolutely no other choice, and still it would remain my last resort!

While being American, these creatures have never harmed or bothered me, and I find them to be very curious looking, benign animals. I say find another solution. Besides, they're bound to be killed off due to starvation when the next drought comes around. Let mother nature do what is best. Additionally, Australia is such a huge and highly unpopulated land mass, I would say some, most likely the politically correct/authoritarian type who put their faith in 'climate change,' just can't accept the idea that if these animals which I would guess have populated the land much longer than the people have, and they've not run it into the ground, chances are pretty slim- its not going to happen.

Let the kangaroos be!