Kangaroo Population Report
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To cite this report:
Ben-Ami, D., Sharp, M., Vink, D., Galea, C., and Ramp, D. (2025) “Counting kangaroos: Fact or Fiction? Assessing the reliability, transparency and sustainability of kangaroo population estimates.” A report prepared for Kangaroos Alive. Published on 24th Oct 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Kangaroo Population Report:
Australia’s commercial kangaroo industry kills 1.6 and 1.8 million animals annually—making it the world’s largest land-based wildlife use for meat and skins. Yet serious concerns persist regarding the population estimates that guide commercial kill quotas. This independent assessment identifies critical gaps in reliability, transparency, and sustainability across state-managed kangaroo management plans.
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