Roger (kangaroo) explained

Roger
Birth Date: 2006
Species:Red kangaroo
Gender:Male
Birth Place:Northern Territory, Australia
Death Date: (death announced on this date)
Death Place:The Kangaroo Sanctuary
Alice Springs, Australia
Known For:Muscular physique

Roger (–2018) was an Australian red kangaroo best known for his muscular physique.[1]

Life

Roger was rescued as a joey by Chris 'Brolga' Barns after Roger's mother was killed by a car.[2] Barns started the Kangaroo Sanctuary[3] on 188acres in Alice Springs to house and protect Roger and other roos, including Roger's mates. Barns stated following the announcement of Roger's death that "Roger was the sanctuary's alpha male for many years".[4] Roger grew to be 6feet and around 200lb.[5] In videos Roger can be seen chasing Barns, who, like all other males, Roger saw as a threat to his harem.[6]

Roger first came to fame in 2015 in a video that went viral, showing a bucket he was said to have crushed.[7] [8] In 2016, Barns announced that Roger was suffering from arthritis.[9]

Death and reaction

Barns announced Roger's death on 8 December 2018. Roger, also known as "Ripped Roger" and the "Jacked Kangaroo",[10] was 12. Upon hearing of Roger's death, Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia said "He always brought a smile to my face. Such a proud strong boy",[11] and Tourism Australia called him a "true icon".[12] [13] The cause of death was reported as "old age".[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Remembering Roger the ripped kangaroo – video obituary. Gary. Marshall. Source: The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice. Springs. 10 December 2018. 10 December 2018. www.theguardian.com.
  2. Web site: Roger the Ripped Kangaroo Dead at 12. TMZ. 10 December 2018.
  3. Web site: The Kangaroo Sanctuary . The Kangaroo Sanctuary . 11 December 2018.
  4. https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/10/australia/roger-kangaroo-obit-scli-intl/index.html Roger the kangaroo has died at Australian sanctuary — CNN
  5. Web site: The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs. My beautiful baby boy Roger when he was younger. He is 2 metres (6 foot 7) when he stands tall and weighs 89kg. Roger is retired now at 11 years old.. 2017-05-11. Facebook. 2019-09-25.
  6. https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/science/2018/12/10/roger-famously-ripped-kangaroo-has-died-after-lovely-long-life/ Roger, the famously ripped kangaroo, has died after a 'lovely, long life'
  7. Web site: RIP Roger the enormous kangaroo. 10 December 2018. 10 December 2018. www.bbc.com.
  8. Web site: 200-pound ripped kangaroo crushes metal. CNN. 10 December 2018. YouTube.
  9. Web site: Roger, the internet's favorite buff kangaroo, has died. NBC News. 10 December 2018.
  10. Web site: Famous musclebound kangaroo named Roger dead at 12: report. 10 December 2018. The Sun. 11 December 2018.
  11. News: Buff boxing kangaroo Roger dies of old age. Newcastle Herald. 10 December 2018. 11 December 2018. Christine Flatley and Stuart Layt.
  12. Web site: Roger, the ripped kangaroo and 'true icon,' has died. 10 December 2018. 10 December 2018.
  13. News: Sutton . Caroline . Viral buff kangaroo 'Roger' has died at the age of 12 . 11 December 2018 . www.kxxv.com . 10 December 2018 . en.
  14. Web site: Buff boxing kangaroo Roger dies of old age. Christine Flatley and Stuart. Layt. 10 December 2018. Bombala Times. 10 December 2018.

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