Australia?s kangaroo, emu ?Coat of Arms? chips

Australia - Some Australians are up in arms over a new kangaroo and emu flavored chip, horrified that people are encouraged to eat the nation?s coat of arms which depicts the iconic Australian animals. Complaints to Australia?s Advertising Standards Bureau said the ?BBQ Coat of Arms? chips were degrading for native wildlife and sent the wrong message to Australian children, reported the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. ?It implies that it is perfectly OK to kill kangaroos and emus just for fun!? said one complaint. But the company manufacturing the chips rejected the charge, saying the kangaroo and emu flavored chips celebrated Australia?s heritage.---...More

Kangaroo tries to drown dog, attacks owner

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- A kangaroo startled by a man walking his dog attacked the pair, pinning the pet underwater and slashing the owner in the abdomen with its hind legs. The Australian, Chris Rickard, was in stable condition Monday after the attack, which ended when the 49-year-old elbowed the kangaroo in the throat---...More