In our area we often see how wildife ages - with the big eastern grey kangaroos coming to the end of their lives and choosing to stay close to us perhaps for some protection.
We have had some big boys camp up here enjoying some sunbathing and peace and quiet.
This roo in the picture is almost blind. He can't afford a seeing eye dog and instead is making do with a seeing eye DUCK.
This duck is very vocal - he quacks as he walks and when there is food around he is very noisy. The big roo follows him about and enjoys the snacks he finds along the way.
We are a bit concerned that one day he will follow the duck into the nearby dam and, though roos can swim, might struggle to find his way out.
Will he then need a life guard too?
More on roos swimming - the lady who runs the kayaking tours in Eden often takes out groups when the cruise ships are in port. Every time she returns she tells us about the roos they see swimming in the sea along the coast. I wonder if this helps remove bush ticks?
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