Articles tagged with 'Kangaroos'
What happens to joeys when female kangaroos are shot?
Much of the public concern about the shooting of kangaroos stems from the killing of females and the resultant death of their joeys.
What are the welfare issues with managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Peri-urban kangaroos are those who inhabit areas directly surrounding established metropolitan, urban, or regional centres. The welfare issues surrounding management of peri-urban kangaroos are complex and challenging, as they involve balancing prevention of harm to kangaroos whilst solving human-animal conflict situations. Why do peri-urban kangaroos need to be managed?
Is translocation a humane option for managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Peri-urban kangaroos are those who inhabit areas directly surrounding established metropolitan, urban, or regional centres. The welfare issues relating to the management of peri-urban kangaroos are complex and challenging, as they involve balancing prevention of harm to kangaroos whilst solving human-animal conflict situations.
Is fertility control a humane option for managing peri-urban kangaroos?
Fertility control is one option for managing kangaroo populations where conflicts may exist with human activity, for example peri-urban areas (areas adjacent to towns and cities).