Kangaroos

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Edit: I apologize i didn't find "Wierd stuff" thread

 

[Forest Cat]

Aww

 

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[jsilver256]

 

[Forest Cat]

I read that most kangaroos are left-handed. I'm also left-handed so I now feel a strong bond with my southpaw kangaroo brethren.

Kangaroos Are Lefties—Why Handedness Is Rare Among Animals

The preference for using one hand likely emerged after red and eastern gray kangaroos started walking upright, just as it did in humans, a new study says.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

[jsilver256]

 

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This is so funny

 

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Nah, roos might terrify a few timid tourists but they take one look at me and they know in their hearts that I'm thinking of what they taste like. What most Aussies are afraid of is our magpies. No, they're not related to the European Magpie, they're actually a relative of the crow.

What most people don't understand about magpies is that they're pretty good judges of character, and if they decide they don't like you they will remember your face. They can be very nasty, or they can be nice. You get what you give.

 

[jsilver256]

That is pretty cool. We have magpies here in the USA, but the Australian ones do seem much more intelligent and well, more crow-like you said. The USA magpies seem more like normal birds.

 

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There's quite a lot of hype about magpie attacks here, but the so called experts and wildlife specialists tell lies too. Maybe they're not lying, maybe they've just never stepped foot outside of Sydney, Sydney's a bit weird compared to the rest of the country.

The wildlife experts tell you that it's only the male birds that attack, and that they only attack during nesting season. Both statements are completely false.

In my experience magpies always attack in pairs, as the video below shows. If you turn to face one bird the other will hit you from behind.

They are much more territorial and defensive during nesting season, but if you've ever threatened them or have been mean to them in some way then they'll always attack you on sight regardless of what time of the year it is. If you have ever been kind to them, even just by talking to them, they'll remember you and they'll know you're not a threat to them, they'll never attack you.

[Edit] Our Wedge Tailed Eagles don't bother pedestrians but they do attack parachutes, paragliders and small aircraft. I can't post links to any of the videos here because the people being attacked tend to swear a lot, but feel free to search for them.

 

[SusanLR]

I've never seen a Magpie in real life. Would like to because I feel a connection with birds. The Magpies would probably like me.
We have Bald Eagles around where I live, and I've had them land on tree branches just above my head. Never aggressive and beautiful. Peregrines and Osprey too.

That Kangaroo does look like he's been a prisoner. Very funny.
But that spider is what I would be afraid of. Geez.

I think this guy just lost his to the population control guys!

 

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We have Bald Eagles around where I live, and I've had them land on tree branches just above my head. Never aggressive and beautiful. Peregrines and Osprey too.

I read a report that said Ukraine was trying to train Bald Eagles to attack drones but weren't having a lot of success. Our Wedge Tails do that naturally and they're happy to take on prey much larger than themselves. I don't think they want eagles that big in Europe though, they'll happily attack a full grown kangaroo, lambs are just snack size.

Magpies are incredibly intelligent and curious birds, they're also fantastic mimics and can copy the human voice very well. I think they're one of the most musical birds around with a beautiful song, lovely to wake up to in the morning. They're carnivores though, so don't try offering them bread. Many will take it from you simply because you're giving it to them but it's not good for them and too much can make them very sick. Give them some thin slivers of fresh meat instead and you'll have friends for life.

 

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I had to throw this clip in, it's one of my favourites.

 

[Forest Cat]

I don't think they want eagles that big in Europe though, they'll happily attack a full grown kangaroo,

Not this kangaroo, it would eat the eagles. This kangaroo should have been studied by science, this is like 2% bodyfat and 102% muscle. 104% rock hard kangaroo.

 

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Not this kangaroo, it would eat the eagles.

That one died recently, at the ripe old age of 10. He was a bit of a tourist attraction for a while.

 

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That one died recently, at the ripe old age of 10. He was a bit of a tourist attraction for a while.

I saw that, his name was Roger, right? It was a little sad to see he was gone. A very special kangaroo.

 

[AuAL]

They are much more territorial and defensive during nesting season, but if you've ever threatened them or have been mean to them in some way then they'll always attack you on sight regardless of what time of the year it is. If you have ever been kind to them, even just by talking to them, they'll remember you and they'll know you're not a threat to them, they'll never attack you.

I’ve got friends who feed magpies (meat) in their yard. They’re now several generations in - the parents bring the fledglings along to “introduce” them, and the memory of the feeding gets passed down.

 

[marc_101]

Not this kangaroo, it would eat the eagles. This kangaroo should have been studied by science, this is like 2% bodyfat and 102% muscle. 104% rock hard kangaroo.

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Looks like we found the bodybuilder narcissist gene ancestor. And on a plant diet

 

[Forest Cat]

Looks like we found the bodybuilder narcissist gene ancestor. And on a plant diet

That kangaroo has been eating crocodiles and eagles and Australians and all sorts of meat I'm sure.