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[Neil Scott]

Thanks for the 'roo story

Hello Tom, good to see some of my fellow country creatures exploring new exotic parts of the world.
The Kangaroos can grow quite large, the Western Reds are taller than a man and I would feel very wary about approaching one as they have pretty sharp claws.
The Wallabies are far smaller at about 3 feet tall and I think they would make wonderful pets.
Unfortunately the main time city people get to see 'roos is when they spring out in front of your car at night and you end up cleaning them up (or vice versa).
I spent New Year in the Barossa Valley (wine area) just up from Adelaide staying in cabins in the country, very relaxing.
During the evening Possums would climb down from the trees and take fruit and food from us. They are around the size of a cat with a long bushy tail and very cute face.

Regards

neil