Roger (kangaroo)
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Northern Territory, Australia
The Kangaroo Sanctuary
Alice Springs, Australia
| 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]
Roger was rescued as a joey by Chris 'Brolga' Barns after Roger's mother was killed by a car.[2] Barns started the Kangaroo Sanctuary[3] on 188 acres (76 ha) in Alice Springs to house and protect Roger and other roos, including Roger's mates. Barns stated following the announcement of Roger's death that "Roger was the sanctuary's 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]