A Zoological Revolution

Abstract

THIS book asserts the 'revolution' of using Australia's native fauna to assist in its own survival. The 'revolution' promotes and debates keeping kangaroos as pets and eating them for dinner. It seems we can have our cake and eat it too. The "revolution" primarily aims to open up the debate and critically assess ideas such as native pets and promoting sustainable kangaroo harvesting. The book is a collection of papers presented at a symposium held at the Australian Museum, which explored the range and potential value, as well as the ethical and social implications of these controversial concepts. The authors are mostly luminaries in their fields who greatly advance the 'revolution with their professionalism, personalities and impassioned yet objective arguments. The 'brightest' of the luminaries are discussed below.