THE EVOLUTION OF KANGAROOS

One of the developments in scientific circles of Australia in recent years is related specifically to kangaroos, national symbol and emblem of the continent! In particular, one of the most astonishing and surprising researches of Australian paleontologists figured out that these pretty animals have also experienced the power of evolution. Of course, this historical trend is acknowledged and studied in details, but crucial...

MORE WALLABYS AND KANGAROOS IN CARE

Another busy month with babies, but, first I would like to say I like the new web site it is still under construction so be patient please. I am still learning my way around. upside websites really does a good job. I have had two redneck wallabys come into care one after the other  both 400 grms I will post some photos as Iget them. We also had a beautiful Eastern Grey female soft released here, she is doing so well fits in...

TRUTH ABOUT EATING KANGAROO MEAT

Eating kangaroo is not sustainable.  This is a myth successfully marketed by the kangaroo industry, and repeated by uncritical media and unknowing Australians. Government data shows kangaroo populations are trending seriously downwards. Yet Australians put kangaroo on their plate, export kangaroo to 55 countries, and are lobbying Russia and China to import kangaroo.  Australians also feed kangaroo to their cats &...

MYOPATHY IN KANGAROOS

   This is some information on myopathy in kangaroos it can affect other animals as well.  We should all be aware of it.  Capture myopathy is also known as exertional rhabdomyolysis or stress myopathy, and it is a condition particularly of kangaroos but also may affect other macropodids and other species.  It is a complicated disease with multiple causes which results in death in many cases.   The two main causes of...

SAVE THE RHINO

 I dont normally do this but it is so important if just one more person sees this and signs the partition it will help the rhinos plight so please read and sign it The rhino is being hunted to the brink of extinction, driven by growing horn demand in Asia. But EU pressure on China and Vietnam can force international action to save the rhino — sign our petition today to ensure the EU acts! The rhino is being...

New Design Website

Over the next couple days the web site will be getting a face lift, Upside Down Websites will be doing some modifications with theme, colors and content. Just so you know if you see some thing weird going on, this will be ongoing and hope to have it finished by the weekend.

MARCH 2012

His is going to be a short post today,  I am so busy but, wanted to welcome Maria she will be sending some post soon and her web page  species.com has some very interesting information in it. I would just like to add a photo and update one This is Kimba the black stripe wallaby, he has now furred up and like to have his little runs around the room. He is beautiful this one is of Jamie and the new arrival Abbie. See the...

MARCH 2012

Hi All! Well the last few weeks have been very very busy. I have had so many joeys comming in It was a bit quite for a while , it seems now it is starting again. Friday I picked up my latest little Eastern Grey female Kangaroo. She is just beautiful I have not given her a name yet, so, if anyone would like to name her please send in your sugestions through the contact page She is 680 grms doing very well this is only the 3rd...