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Do people in Australia ride kangaroos?

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Yes and no. Like most advanced countries, Australia has moved past antiquated methods of travel. Just as you don't see horses and carts in major cities anymore, Aussies have moved away from riding kangaroos in much the same way. read more

Australians do not regularly ride kangaroos for their travels/commutes. Yes, there are few people who take roos as recreational transport, but none of them use roos as a mode of daily transportation. Most Australians drive cars or use public transport modes such as trains, buses, or ferries. read more

Only if they are international students. John Travolta was so rapt in the idea he got a licence and bought one! And Dustin Hoffman made the point in the “Rain Man” that it is the safest carrier in the world! Never had an accident. read more

Some children do prefer to ride kangaroos instead of bikes to school, but that is becoming less common with the advent of helicopter parents. The sad thing about kangaroo riding is that it isn’t as popular as horse riding in Australia, despite kangaroos resulting in less deaths each year than horses. read more

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