Kangaroos, the iconic symbols of Australia, are not just beloved national creatures—they're also known for their unexpected and powerful display of strength and agility. From their unique hopping gait to their powerful kicks, these animals can be more dangerous than most people realise. One particular kangaroo became famous in the 1980s as the "kickboxing kangaroo," a mascot for Australian sporting culture, often symbolising toughness and resilience. The phenomenon of these powerful creatures has captured the public's imagination for decades.

Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the fascinating world of kangaroos, from their physical prowess to the rise of the "kickboxing kangaroo" mascot and its lasting cultural impact.
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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 006 - The Great Emu War
• Episode 016 - The Phantom Cats of Australia
• Episode 075 - Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
• Episodes 361 & 362 - The Gallipoli Campaign
• Episode 392 - Dot and the Kangaroo

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Sources cited:

• Table Talk. 1891. "The Waxworks." April 3: 13. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147284532.
• Brown, Peter Jensen. 2014. Australia's Boxing Kangaroo - From Philadelphia??? October 24. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://esnpc.blogspot.com/2014/10/australias-boxing-kangaroo-from.html.
• Jane, Julia. 2015. Pensive in Port Fairy. April 29. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.juliajanesjournal.com/2015/04/.

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