We find kangaroos to be extremely social animals, and we witness young males staying with their mother for 18 months, and the females can stay for two or three generations - so it is not uncommon the see a female with two young on the go.
There social structure is quite complex and seems much like human behavior in many ways. For example, it's the female which deems which male will be a likely suitor. Similarly, the displays the males put on to attract females are not unlike the interaction witnessed at a local nightclub or singles bar - the men jockeying for position, flexing their muscles, oozing testosterone, in the hope of impressing one of the females. As mentioned in a previous blog, the Alpha male has the best chance to serve.
To develop the techniques and the skills needed for the displays put before the females, male kangaroos start to box as soon as they leave the pouch. Initially, with mum, then with trees and shrubs, and later, with other young males. Continually improving skills and endeavouring to improve their position in the hierarchy, until a time comes that they need to face off against the reigning Alpha male.
The following footage is an example of two (2) young males - probably a couple of years old. These guys are still clumsy on their feet and have a long way to progress..
Enjoy!!
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