Two Kangaroo Island Male Kangaroos give a good display of kickboxing, as they compete with each other for dominance and thus breeding rights. During these boxing matches they grab and kick each other in the abdomen, completely supporting their body weight on their tails, which enables them to kick more efficiently at the opponent.

The battle ends with the loser retreating. Luckily for them these battles don’t usually end with any injuries. But it helps maintain the social hierarchy within their world. (July 16, 2020)

Two Kangaroo Island Male Kangaroos give a good display of kickboxing, as they compete with each other for dominance and thus breeding rights. During these boxing matches they grab and kick each other in the abdomen, completely supporting their body weight on their tails, which enables them to kick more efficiently at the opponent.

The battle ends with the loser retreating. Luckily for them these battles don’t usually end with any injuries. But it helps maintain the social hierarchy within their world. (July 16, 2020)