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Red Kangaroo
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Red kangaroos (Osphranter rufus) are Australia’s largest macropods and a major species in the commercial kangaroo harvest for meat and skins. Lean, high-protein meat from young animals is deep red with a mild game flavour. Fillets and loins should be seared rare to medium-rare; overcooking turns them dry and liverish. Strong in stir-fries, steaks, and premium mince. Harvest is regulated by state quotas for ecological management.
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Aboriginal peoples hunted red kangaroos as a primary protein across arid Australia.
Commercial kangaroo industry modernised inspected red kangaroo meat for domestic and export markets.
Red kangaroo remained a volume species in sustainable harvest plans.
Chefs worldwide featured red kangaroo as climate-friendly lean red meat.