About Kangaroos

The Kangaroo is one of the most popular native Australian animals. 

The Kangaroo is unique to Australia, thus making the Kangaroo skin such a popular souvenir to overseas visitors.

There are two species of kangaroos.  The Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus Giganteus) and the Red Kangaroo (Macropus Rufus).

The Grey Kangaroo is known for its longish grey hair. There is no distinction between male and female on the finished kangaroo skin rug.

The Male Red Kangaroo is known for his red coloured fur.  The Big Reds are also known as the 'Boxing Kangaroo'. Blue coloured fur distinguishes the Female Red Kangaroo.

The Female Kangaroos are almost always with Joeys in the Pouch.

Kangaroos are culled under a government-harvesting program upheld by the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service. 

All shooters and dealers require licences. These licences ensure the Kangaroo numbers in the wild are maintained and controlled.

Kangaroos shed their coats in the summer months.  Therefore, Kangaroos that are used for fur are culled in the winter months thus ensuring the fur is thick and long.

The uses for kangaroo skins are only limited by your imagination.  Some traditional uses include, floor rugs, wall hangings and as a feature piece draped over lounges.