For male Kangaroos the greatest threat comes from within their own society and there is only one keen lesson to learn, he must become a fighter. Watch this struggle for battle play out as two...

Jun 25, 2025 · Kangaroos are naturally built for intense boxing matches (minus the gloves, of course), as you can see in this YouTube video where two kangaroos fight so furiously that one is thrown right …

The 1970 novel Matilda by Paul Gallico, and the subsequent 1978 Hollywood movie Matilda, which starred Elliott Gould and Robert Mitchum, featured a boxing kangaroo that was exploited for prize …

Nov 25, 2025 · When faced with predators, kangaroos use their boxing skills to protect themselves. They can grip an enemy with their forepaws while balancing on their tails and using their hind legs to …

Kangaroos use their strong tail and hind legs to stand up and fight. When they are in an upright position, kangaroos start the fight by grasping the neck of the other kangaroo with their forepaws.

Oct 5, 2023 · "The 'headlock' is what male kangaroos do—they kick and rake with their feet, and then try to 'throw' their opponent with their powerful forearms—so it is standard kangaroo fighting tactics."

On May 16, 2025, in Shandong, China, @BigSeedlings shared a video of a kangaroo fight at a zoo. In the video, two kangaroos are seen grappling and kicking each other during a scuffle.

As Tonkins ran toward the two, the dog was able to break free. Suddenly, Greig Tonkins found himself face to face with the kangaroo, so he put his fists up in a fighting stance.

Jan 5, 2024 · Two male kangaroos shocked onlookers when they stood up and began throwing heavy punches at each other, resembling boxers in a ring.

May 31, 2025 · Kangaroos are naturally built for intense boxing matches (minus the gloves, of course), as you can see in this YouTube video where two kangaroos fight so furiously that one is thrown right...