Roger (kangaroo)
| Species | Red kangaroo |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 2006 Northern Territory, Australia |
| Died | 8 December 2018 (aged 11–12) (death announced on this date) The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs, Australia |
| Known for | Muscular physique |
Roger (c. 2006–2018) was an Australian red kangaroo best known for his muscular physique.[1]
Life
Roger was rescued as a
alpha male for many years".[4] Roger grew to be 6 feet 7 inches (2 m) and around 200 pounds (91 kg).[5] In videos Roger can be seen chasing Barns, who, like all other males, Roger saw as a threat to his harem.[6]
Roger first came to fame in 2015 in a video that went viral, showing a bucket he was said to have crushed.[7][8] In 2016, Barns announced that Roger was suffering from arthritis.[9]
Death and reaction
Barns announced Roger's death on 8 December 2018. Roger, also known as "Ripped Roger" and the "Jacked Kangaroo",[10] was 12. Upon hearing of Roger's death, Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia said "He always brought a smile to my face. Such a proud strong boy",[11] and Tourism Australia called him a "true icon".[12][13] The cause of death was reported as "old age".[14]
References
- ^ Marshall, Gary; Springs, Source: The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice (10 December 2018). "Remembering Roger the ripped kangaroo – video obituary". Retrieved 10 December 2018 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Roger the Ripped Kangaroo Dead at 12". TMZ. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "The Kangaroo Sanctuary". The Kangaroo Sanctuary. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ Roger the kangaroo has died at Australian sanctuary — CNN
- ^ "The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs". Facebook. 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
My beautiful baby boy Roger when he was younger. He is 2 metres (6 foot 7) when he stands tall and weighs 89kg. Roger is retired now at 11 years old.
- ^ Roger, the famously ripped kangaroo, has died after a 'lovely, long life'
- ^ "RIP Roger the enormous kangaroo". 10 December 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018 – via www.bbc.com.
- ^ "200-pound ripped kangaroo crushes metal". CNN. Retrieved 10 December 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Roger, the internet's favorite buff kangaroo, has died". NBC News. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "Famous musclebound kangaroo named Roger dead at 12: report". The Sun. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ Christine Flatley and Stuart Layt (10 December 2018). "Buff boxing kangaroo Roger dies of old age". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Roger, the ripped kangaroo and 'true icon,' has died". 10 December 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ Sutton, Caroline (10 December 2018). "Viral buff kangaroo 'Roger' has died at the age of 12". www.kxxv.com. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ Layt, Christine Flatley and Stuart (10 December 2018). "Buff boxing kangaroo Roger dies of old age". Bombala Times. Retrieved 10 December 2018.