Watch This Buff Kangaroo Get Clocked in the Face After It Puts a Man’s Dog in a Headlock

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Written by Colby Maxwell

Updated: November 9, 2023

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If you thought kangaroos were cute and cuddly, think again. A viral video shows a man punching a buff kangaroo in the face after it grabs his dog by the neck. The shocking encounter happens in Australia. Here, kangaroos can be found all over the place, just like deer in North America.

The video starts with the man’s dog running up to an extremely muscular kangaroo (which happens off-camera). A group of humans pulls up in a truck to try and help the dog. The dog doesn’t seem to be in pain, but the kangaroo has clearly won the previous fight and has the vested dog in a super tight headlock like some sort of wrestler.

The man, whose friend is filming the scene from his car, quickly gets out and walks towards the kangaroo to rescue his dog. The kangaroo releases the dog but does not back down. It stares at the man with a menacing look, ready to fight. Kangaroos are known to use their powerful legs. They won’t hesitate to kick opponents with devastating accuracy.

The man decides to take matters into his own hands and throws a solid jab at the kangaroo’s face. The punch lands squarely on the kangaroo’s nose, stunning it for a moment. The man then retreats to his car with his dog while the kangaroo hops away, seemingly unharmed.

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In an incredible show of boxing prowess, the Aussie man punches the kangaroo with a solid right cross!

The entire scene is so chaotic and incredible we should be calling the rescuer a “certified Aussie legend. While some may be upset with how he handled the situation, it’s important to remember that this didn’t hurt the kangaroo in any real way; they are extremely tough animals.

Are Kangaroos a Danger to Humans?

Humans very rarely get attacked by kangaroos.

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Kangaroos are the world’s largest marsupials. They have some powerful hind legs and large feet that can deliver some pretty devastating kicks. That being said, they are usually not aggressive toward humans, but they can attack if they feel threatened or cornered. However, kangaroo attacks on humans are very rare, and most of them occur in areas where humans have disturbed them for a photo or something else that they have no business doing.

If you follow the rule of “don’t mess with them, and they won’t mess with you,” you should be totally fine. In other words, don’t be like that man who punches a kangaroo!

Is It Normal for Kangaroos to Interact With Other Animals?

The only animals that kangaroos typically interact with are each other.

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Kangaroos are fascinating animals that typically live in large groups within their own environment. They are known for their hopping, which is their main mode of transportation. Kangaroos are herbivores, meaning they only consume plants, and they usually feed during the day.

In the wild, kangaroos primarily interact with other kangaroos. They communicate through vocalization and physical contact between members of their group, such as grooming and play fighting. It is not very common for kangaroos to interact with other animals, but it is not impossible.

Kangaroos are very social creatures, and they form strong bonds with their family and group. They are also very protective of their young and will use their powerful legs to protect them from predators. When kangaroos feel threatened, they will use their tail as a balance to hop away quickly.

Kangaroos are very agile and can jump up to 30 feet in one hop. They also have the ability to swim, though they don’t often do so. When kangaroos are frightened, they will use their tail to take a powerful leap in the opposite direction.

How Big Are Kangaroos?

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A baby kangaroo weighs less than one ounce when born.

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Kangaroos are marsupials that are found across Australia and come in a variety of sizes. When they are born, kangaroos are incredibly small – no more than 0.5 inches in length and weighing only a few grams. That is less than one single ounce! As they grow, they will reach up to 5 feet in length and weigh between 110-150 pounds. This makes them much larger than other marsupials, such as wallabies, which typically grow to be no more than 3 feet long and weigh between 10-22 pounds.

Kangaroos reach full size at around 12 months of age but can continue to grow until they are 3 or 4 years old. During this time, their weight can increase significantly. Adult males typically weigh between 88 and 150 pounds, while adult females weigh between 40-90 pounds.

Kangaroos have strong hind legs, which allow them to jump great distances (up to 30 feet) and can even reach heights of up to 10 feet. This makes them well-adapted to their environment and helps them to escape predators.


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Colby is a writer at A-Z Animals primarily covering outdoors, unique animal stories, and science news. Colby has been writing about science news and animals for five years and holds a bachelor's degree from SEU. A resident of NYC, you can find him camping, exploring, and telling everyone about what birds he saw at his local birdfeeder.

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