Tag Archive | "kangaroos"
Animals Menace Photographers
On the one hand, being a wildlife photographer sounds like the greatest job in the world. Travelling to far-flung destinations in search of amazing fauna, then getting all outdoorsy as you prepare to take the perfect animal shot. On the other hand, however, one might foresee certain risks attached to the profession, not least for those trying to take pictures of the larger, more aggressive or carnivorous of our creature kin – and particularly when going in for a close-up.
Continue reading...Human Vs. Kangaroo
Monday, June 22, 2009
Don’t mess with the kangaroo. Perhaps better known for their Olympian jumping capabilities, these marsupial bruisers are also the boxing champs of the animal kingdom. The kangaroo’s fighting skills include forepaw jabs, grappling, and their own unique style of kickboxing. Yet punches to the face are the least of their opponent’s worries; the real threat lies in a powerful kick of their hind legs, which can cause serious damage.
Continue reading...Captured in Dreamtime
Friday, January 9, 2009
The Australian aboriginal Dreamtime is a timeless mythic 'world' that exists for all eternity. In the Dreamtime, the Ancestors walked the earth, and created everything - plants, animals, geology and landscape. Many rituals in Australian aboriginal culture allow the tribe to contact the Dreamtime, to once again 'live in it' and be renewed, if only for a short time.
Continue reading...Aussie Military brought in to Kill Kangaroos
Monday, May 19, 2008
Image from t3rmin4t0r The Australian military has begun a program to cull back a population of Eastern Gray Kangaroos outside of Canberra because of overpopulation, causing significant damage to the environment. At least 20 have already been killed, and a total of 400 will be exterminated [...]
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Monday, August 31, 2009
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