The Kangaroo Protection Act, introduced by Senators Tammy Duckworth and Cory Booker, aims to ban the sale and manufacture of kangaroo products in the US, citing the inhumane mass killing of kangaroos. The act is backed by animal rights advocates but has faced criticism from conservationists who claim the public advocacy against kangaroo harvesting is misleading. The ongoing campaigns have seen major brands phasing out kangaroo products, yet experts argue a US ban would negatively impact kangaroo populations in Australia. The issue remains contentious among various stakeholders.
The mass killing of millions of kangaroos to make commercial products is needless and inhumane, said Democratic senator Tammy Duckworth.
The proposed ban would protect millions of wild kangaroos and their innocent babies who are needlessly killed every year.
The public advocacy by opponents has been very effective, but unfortunately, it's all wrong, is conceptually muddled and not based on knowledge or experience.
A US ban would be harmful to kangaroo populations, Nationals leader David Littleproud says.
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