If you’re visiting Australia, in particular, Victoria, and would like to get up close to a kangaroo in the wild, then I encourage you to visit Lysterfield Lake Park in the early morning hours. Anytime from sunrise till about 9am you’ll see these beautiful animals grazing in their family groups, by the lawns, carpark, even…
Category: Kangaroos
Spectators
Now, this is a turnaround. Kangaroos watching a cyclist pass them by. I thought it quite funny as I looked down on them from the top of the dam wall at Lysterfield Lake Park. The kangaroos are Eastern Greys and there are many at the park. Best time to see them out in the open…
Kangaroo crossing shared pathway
As I was walking back along the track at Lysterfield Park yesterday a kangaroo crossed the shared path that is used for walkers, runners and cyclists alike. Guess he figured it was for him too.
Wallaby and Kangaroo
Those who live outside of Australia might not realise the difference between a wallaby and a kangaroo. They do look similar however there are distinct differences. Below is an Eastern Grey kangaroo joey and a Swamp Wallaby. Wallabies are short and stockier, more thick set, with a fatter tail which they use to help balance….
Mother Kangaroo and Joey
Especially for my overseas friends – thought you’d like to see what I saw last night while out for a walk. This Eastern grey female and her young one were busy watching cyclists ride on a path nearby and made a great study for me. But then they got spooked and took off – so…