This Kangaroo Would Definitely Take the Gold in the Wrestling Ring With This Final Take-Down Move

Many people pay to watch their favorite brawlers go at it in the UFC or the WWE. However, if you really want to see a battle for the ages, then head to Australia, and you may witness a scene like the one captured in this YouTube video. In it, two kangaroos seem to be having quite the tussle. It quickly gets out of hand when one of the kangaroos is shoved through a fence! Why did it happen, and was it all good fun? Let’s dive deeper into this exciting mystery.

Are the Kangaroos Playing or Fighting?

While kangaroos occasionally play together, the roos in the video are definitely fighting. You’ve likely heard stories about how kangaroos box each other, and that’s what they’re doing here. It’s a behavior primarily seen in males, and you’re most likely to see it during mating season as they box to compete for mates and establish dominance amongst the pack. 

The fighting that kangaroos do often appears like it does in the video. They may balance upright on their strong tails while using their powerful forearms and hind legs to strike their opponent until one of them is hurt or falls down. Many times, they look like actual boxers in the ring. The fights typically happen in the wild. In this video, the marsupials are fighting at the Canberra Nature Reserve, which happens to have fences that the kangaroos can throw each other into.

In addition to their strong arms and legs, they also have long claws on their front and hind legs, which are often quite sharp. Sometimes, they even use their claws to injure their opponent’s eyes. In the video, both of their heads are back during most of the fight, as is often the case in these instances, so they can avoid additional harm.

Kangaroo Strength

Many people don’t often think of them in this way, but kangaroos are one of the strongest species on earth. They may be about an inch high when they’re born, but once they mature, they become quite formidable, often weighing nearly 200 pounds and reaching over six feet.

As they grow, strong muscles form throughout their legs, which the kangaroos use to easily travel from place to place. Their strong legs also allow them to jump up to 10 feet in the air. Some, including the red kangaroo, can often leap 45 feet in a single, long bound. In fact, they can deliver 759 pounds of force through their legs, which is enough force to shatter bones. The species can also run about 44 miles per hour.

Kangaroos also have powerful jaws. The average bite force among the species is 975 PSI. That is the same as a grizzly bear and much stronger than humans. You don’t want to be the recipient of one of those bites.

Kangaroo Defense

When they’re not fighting each other, they’re often involved in fights with other species. Kangaroos are herbivores, so they typically feast on leaves and grasses, so they’re not out to hurt other animals. Instead, they typically attack when they feel threatened by other kangaroos or creatures.

Kangaroos Vs. Dogs

Wild dogs are often considered to be amongst their greatest foes. There are many cases in the wild where dogs will gang up and hunt down kangaroos. To defend themselves, kangaroos will often seek refuge in a stream as they’re comfortable there and they’re great swimmers. When the dogs come near, a male kangaroo can use its immense upper body strength to kill the dog and send a message to the rest of the pack, so they leave them alone.

Kangaroos Vs. Humans

Kangaroos don’t often attack humans, but it does happen, and sometimes, an attack can be fatal. These are fluke situations, though. It’s uncommon for them to go out of their way to attack humans. Sometimes, it happens when a kangaroo that is kept as a pet lashes out at their owner. Altercations can sometimes occur in the wild when the kangaroo feels threatened, such as when people get too close to take pictures.

Situations may also occur when a human is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. A male may feel threatened if a human gets too close to a female during mating season. There have also been cases when a domesticated dog has threatened a kangaroo, and the dog’s owner tries to intervene.

As we mentioned, these marsupials can be quite strong, so experts have tips for humans to stay out of trouble. For starters, look for signs that a kangaroo may attack. Indications could include pulling up grass, urinating, and rubbing its chest. At that point, don’t rush towards it. Instead, move back slowly and at an angle as you create distance. If the kangaroo does attack, get to the ground, curl up, and try to protect your head, face, and organs.

Conclusion

Here’s our advice: Rewatch that YouTube video and use it as a lesson. If you ever find yourself in Australia, enjoy the majestic creatures from a distance. Otherwise, you could be their next sparing partner.