Dot and the Kangaroo to understand the language of all animals, and she tells the kangaroo her plight. The kangaroo, who has lost her own joey, decides to help little Dot despite her own fear of humans. The book is filled with criticism on negative human interference in the wild in 1884. A film adaptation was released in 1977 directed by Yoram Gross. It combines animation with live action. (with original illustrations) Dot and the Kangaroo Dot and the Kangaroo is a children's book written by Ethel C. Pedley about a little girl named Dot who gets lost in the Australian outback and is
Kangaroo of the same name. Kangaroos are featured in the Rolf Harris song Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport and several Christmas carols. Historically, the kangaroo has been a source of food for indigenous Australians. Kangaroo meat is high in protein and low in fat (about 2%). Kangaroo meat has a high concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) compared with other foods, and is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Low fat diets rich in CLA have been studied for their potential in reducing obesity and atherosclerosis. Most kangaroo meat is currently sourced from wild animals as a byproduct of population