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The article "Kangaroo Island: This place is hoppin'!" by Connor Brownfield in Humpty Dumpty Magazine highlights the unique features of Kangaroo Island. The island is larger than 30 countries, has a history of shipwrecks, and is home to distinct kangaroo species with darker and longer fur. The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park houses a variety of Australian animals and surprising finds like capuchin monkeys and penguins. Additionally, Kangaroo Island is known for being the world's first bee sanctuary and features Finders Chase, a peaceful national park with unique rock formations. [Extracted from the article]

FRONTLINE24 August 1916WAR IN FOCUSSoldiers from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) pose with their one-year-old pet kangaroo, which had been brought to England from Perth as a mascot with the 6th Tunnelling Company. Many other Australian units smuggled animals from Down Under to the First World War frontlines, including wallabies, kookaburras and koalas. However, young kangaroos (joeys) were the most common, particularly in the Egyptian theatre. ANZAC units continued to use them as mascots in future conflicts, with one joey spotted in Malaya with the 8th Division in 1941.PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE) [Extracted from the article]

Thermal drones are helping researchers find Bennett's tree kangaroos in the rainforest canopy, revealing new insights to guide conservation efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article in Science News discusses new findings regarding the decline of kangaroo species in Australia around 40,000 years ago. Researchers suggest that human hunting and rapid climate changes may have played a role in limiting kangaroos' dietary options. By analyzing the wear on the teeth of ancient kangaroo species, the study challenges previous assumptions about their diets and supports the idea that hunting, rather than dietary restrictions, was a significant factor in their extinction. [Extracted from the article]

Roughly 40,000 years ago, the short-faced cousins of modern kangaroos died out. The cause has been the subject of fierce debate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

RegularsWe're Hopping Around Australia by Martha Mumford and Ag Jatkowska, BloomsburyJoin the bunnies on their trip around Australia. It's just a hop, skip and a jump. And a run, swim and a bounce. Keep an eye out for kangaroos, koalas and clown fish on this mighty jaunt across the country.PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]