Kangaroo in 'grieving' photos may have killed while trying to mate, scientist says

Dr Derek Spielman, a senior lecturer in veterinary pathology, says it is ‘gross misunderstanding’ to think kangaroo was cradling dying mate Far from “mourning the loss of his mate”, the male kangaroo pictured in “heartbreaking” viral photographs with its injured female “companion” might have been responsible for her death while attempting to mate with her, experts say.The images, taken on a bushland property in River Heads, Queensland, Australia, show a male eastern grey kangaroo holding the head of a dying female, in front of her joey. Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 14, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Elle Hunt Tags: Animal behaviour Animals World news Australia news Wildlife Environment Queensland Source Type: news