“We realize it’s not in the category of a pit bull or Rottweiler, but we still need to protect the public,” Carter said.
Native to Australia, healthy male great red kangaroos can grow up to 2.1 metres tall, weigh more than 90 kilograms and bound 8 metres in a single leap.
Because Irwin was neutered and is partially paralyzed after running into a fence, he is not supposed to get bigger than 23 kilograms, his veterinarian said.
Doesn't sound like he presents a threat to the public to me.
Thank goodness for the donation and let us all hope this story ends well.