How Farmers Deal With Millions Of Invasive Kangaroos In Australia | Farming Documentary

hello everyone did you know that the  number of kangaroos in Australia is more than double the human population there  and their numbers are [Applause] increasing millions of kangaroos encroach  into cities impacting traffic in infrastructure so let's explore how Australian farmers are tackling the challenge  of millions of invading C [Music] Rose kangaroos are among the largest marupes  in the [Music] world with pouches that can be as tall as a grown man reaching up to 6 ft and  weighing up to

200 [Music] lb the eastern gray kangaroo and the red kangaroo are the  largest species these massive animals are capable of jumping distances of up to 25 ft  and Heights of 10 ft thanks to their powerful H legs they can move at speeds of up to  40 m hour allowing them to outpace most Predators they prefer jumping over  walking and half Keen senses of smell and hearing kangaroos have unique  large hind lips with short for lmbs muscular legs and strong feet  that helps them Traverse steep terrain

effortlessly the karo's robust Deale acts as  a fifth L aiding in balance while moving you have a compartmentalized stomach for  digesting tough planned material which makes up over half of their diet their  tall specialized teeth includes prominent [Music] MERS kangaroos are distributed  worldwide and have high reproductive rates with population growth increasing  rapidly under favorable conditions [Music] the number of female kangaroos  born depends on factors such as gender age and Offspring

quality leading to  Rapid population growth and conducive environments kangaroos are not only  an icon of Australian culture and natural environment but also a Potential Threat to humans despite their cute appearance  kangaroos can have unexpected consequences for communities they invade towns attacking people's Gardens and crops there is a Laten  risk of them attacking humans as well they attack humans with sharp claws  or by kicking with their powerful legs causing injuries and fear to those 

near the areas where they frequently appear they wander on roads  causing traffic conis and potentially causing accidents for people passing through if you encounter a group  of kangaroos under the road do you feel scared if you feel scared comment number one below kangaroos Rick havoc on  golf courses damaging grass and creating large holes that pose dangers to Golfers they primarily feed on grass  which can ruin the turf on goldf courses Garo can damage equipment  and infrastructure on golf co

urses such as irrigation systems lightning and Sage boards a study conducted by the University  of Melbourne estimated that kangaroo related damage to Gulf courses in Australia  could amount to 20 million AUD annually moreover they also directly attack  residents livestock gagar Ro are increasingly becoming a dangerous species to humans their presence not only damages  the landscape of golf courses but also pose risks to the safety of golfers and threatens agriculture the government implements k

angaroo  management measures by establishing regulations to control their populations they promote hunting  programs to reduce numbers to sustainable levels they provide financial  support and encourage land owners to implement management strategies including  installing fences and nonone harmful [Music] deterrence the government also educates the public  on coexisting with Kangaroos and respecting their natural habitats raising awarenesses of  potential dangers and providing safety guidelines t

o control the  invasive garoo population Australians have employed a  common measure to deal with them so let's explore whether this  measure harms the kangaroo species or not however despite efforts kangaroo  numbers continue to rise prompting Australian Hunters to be licensed to hunt them as night falls Australians are Baron  Hunting Expeditions during the night kangaroo's visibility diminishes providing  Hunters with the opportunity to pursue them they utilize fire arbs with long  range Scope

s to facilitate easier hunting it is estimated that approximately  5 million kangaroos are hunted each year furthermore the kangaroos agile movement  possess another challenge in population control their Swift and adaptable nature  makes them difficult to capture through conventional Pursuit methods  this complicity underscores the need for dynamic and Innovative approach by  environmental managers and population control efforts this hunting practice faces sign African  opposition shooting pregn

ant PMS is considered inhumane the government needs  comprehensive awareness campaigns to educate citizens and PM management  do you support calling pums using this method comment number one for yes and zero  for no thank you for watching do not forget to like share and subscribe for more exciting  content like this until then see you in next video the wild boar an animal  that appeared in America during the Age of Exploration witnessed rapid  adaptation and proliferation in its new environment

from pigs brought from  Spain Espanola in 1493 by the 16th century they had become a popular  animal in many areas of America the US government began its deforestation to  build urban areas in the 1700s this process took place rapidly and vigorously  in the 19th and 20th Centuries by 1900 about 90% of the primary  Forest Area and the US had been destroyed notably the US government has applied fire  spraying by aircraft since the 1930s to destroy forests but it has caused negative consequences  f

or biodiversity and the habitat of many wild animals about 150 species  of wildlife have suffered and migrated due to negative  impacts of deforestation and fire thousands of urban areas  and highrise buildings have sprung up a sign of modernization at the  beginning of the invasion journey of wild Wars until then wild boes choose to  migrate to fields and Farms apparently due to Abundant food sources and safe  habitats their populations have grown rapidly wild BS are in their annual migration 

cycle often descending into the fields at night starting from September to November this is  the time of transition from Summer to Autumn when food in the forest becomes scarce  and wild Boors need to find new food sour making this journey the often migrate  from forests in the central and southern regions of the United States where food  sources are richer than forests in North America although wild Boors are capable  of moving at a speed of about 10 km per hour their migration speed can fluctu

ate  depending on many factors such as the size of the her the slope of the terrain  and the availability of food on the Go when they reach the fields wild  Boors often chose fields of corn and wheat popular crops in the US  where they can find a abundant food the cost significant damage  to agriculture estimated at up to $1.5 billion each year in the United  States and 100 million pound in the UK this damage includes destruction of crops  infrastructure and the traffic safety hazards in additio

n to invading fields and  Farms wild Boors are now expanding their territory into residential  areas creating a series of worrying problems first of all this situation  pose a threat to Traffic Safety when wild boes often appear on the  road especially at night when it's dark this increases the risk of traffic accidents with an estimated 200 each year and  the US causing serious injuries and loss not only that but wild BS are also a  potential source of environmental pollution wild boes cause da

mage to community property they  can dig up soil destroy trees and damage people's belongings with the ability to  dig up Gardens destroy crops and even house foundations wild  boes cause unnecessary economic losses it cannot be denied that  the cause is not a human therefore appropriate measures needs to be taken  to deal with this invasive wild boes population so what do you exactly think we  should do to deal with the invasive wild boore populations please comment below all your  ideas and th

oughts in the comment section as this will truly impact all of us from all  perspectives in a positive way of course and for now don't forget to share  like And subscribe to the channel and let's continue watching the rest of the video to deal with this problem wild boore  hunting competitions are organized attracting thousands of hunters from all over events  such as the Texas hogfest the North American hunting club referred to as nahc hog hunt the  Great American bore hunt the classic hog and

the Aransas wild boore Hunt have become  popular activities famous in the hunter Community although considered an effective  measure to controlled the number of wild BS it also faces opposition from animal  protection organizations concerned about this myth the wild Boors hunting competition  called kill them all is an anal event held in the states of Texas USA every October  set up for entertainment purposes and to attract media attention this competition  is no less shocking when participating

Hunters use heavy weapons to carry out the  mission of hunting of wild Wars and defently blame although entertaining  the Kill Them All contest has encountered strong opposition from  animal protection organizations and some people partners as well although the  competition generated excitement and received widespread attention also it  meant challenging the ethics of animal treatment the contest location  in Texas USA and takes place in October every year the hunting method in  this competitio

n is to use heavy weapons such as she guns creating a tense and  dramatic atmosphere in each hunting phase information about the competition includes  a number of categories such as total number of wild boes hunted heaviest wild boar and smallest  wild boar the winner of each category will win a valuable prize with the total number of wild  boore Ed categories winning the top prize of $100,000 the competition also awarded  gold silver and bronze medals to the winners in each category medals made

from  these precious medals are engraved with the Winner's name the category in which  they won and the year the competition was hell although the kello competition  has attracted significant attention and participation for many hunters  from around the world it is undeniably controversial and an opinion generating  event disagreement and the community the Texas hawkfest an anal wild boore hunting  Event in San Antonio Texas USA has become one of the largest and most famous competitions in  the

country's history taking place every October this competition attracts the participation  of thousands of hunters from all over the world against the backdrop of a city rich in  culture and history the Texas Haw fist is only a sporting event but also an  opportunity for lovers of hunting in nature together Hunters participating in  the competition will face the challenge of hunting wild boes free to  roam and not kept in [Music] captivity the competition has three main categories Each of  which

offers different challenging opportunities for hunters individual category single Hunters  participate to compete for the title of hunting the most wild boar in a short period of time  specifi time team category teams consisting of two to four Members Cooperative to hunt the  maximum number of wild boar within a limited time [Music] largest wild boore category this  challenge focuses on Hunting the largest wild boor number with attractive prizes  the contest is only an opportunity to test hunti

ng abilities but also a raise to  win valuable rewards that can be up to 100 ,000 not only that there cash rewards  but they're also commemorative medals given to outstanding people this  metal is made from metal and beers the delicate image of a wild boar  which is a symbol of success in the competition [Music] the Texas Hawk fist is not  only simply an entertainment event but also an effective way to control and maintain the wild  Bo population helping to protect the environment and the hunter

Community the combination  of sporting Challenge and environmental goals has made this event an important part of  hunting history and culture in the United States the monster wild War hunting contest  is a famous animal event in Texas as well attracting the attention of  thousands of hunters from all over the world taking place in October the  competition is not only an opportunity for hunters to show off their hunting  skills but also a major entertainment Festival the monster constant especi

ally notable  with contestants competing to hunt the largest wild boore number each year  these giant pigs became the target of hunters with record weights of  up to 1,100 lb which is almost 500 kg with attractive prizes the contest is  the pacle of the hunting competition the first prize winner will take home  a huge reward of $1 million while the second and the third prizes are $500,000 and a  quarter million respectively at the same time the best hunters also have the opportunity to  receive

honorary medals adding value to their achievements so since these Solutions have  been affecting in preventing the growth of colonies of some invasive species do you believe  in any other better solution if so please don't forget to share your comments and opinions  down below plus don't forget to share like And subscribe to support our Channel with our  upcoming vide videos and lastly don't forget to share this video with all your friends so  that they can watch it and enjoy it as well