The Roo - A Nation's Icon

The humble kangaroo may be an unlikely mascot for a country, but it is the animal that best represents Australia. Many great Australian virtues are embodied by the roo – a sturdy, social and down-to-earth animal with a larrikin streak.

More than any other native creature the kangaroo has developed a cult status. Revered for centuries by Aborigines, this staple of wildlife sanctuaries is an important tourism resource and national icon – a native Aussie lovingly embraced by its own country and the rest of the world.

The Roo – A Nation’s Icon, fluently captures the essence of the roo and what the macropod species means to Australians. It is essentially a tribute to this iconic animal that Australians and those abroad respect, admire and love.

Steve’s hope is that this book drives readers to make a connection with nature, to help conserve our wild species, and to form a lifelong love affair with Australia’s macropod fauna. After all, a connection with nature may only be brief, but its effect on the human spirit can last a lifetime.

Full colour, 210 x 210 mm, 160 pages