Meaning of kangatarian | Babel Free

Definitions

A non-vegetarian who, for ethical reasons, does not eat meat from animals other than kangaroos, because they are sourced from the wild and not farmed.

Examples

“As a vegetarian for the past 10 years, I'm an unlikely candidate for a hunting party. But considering my plans, shouldn't I take⟳ a look⟳ for myself at how these animals are slaughtered? You see⟳, I'm thinking of becoming a kangatarian – someone who eats no meat apart from kangaroo. One reason⟳ for the dietary switch⟳ is personal. After a long battle with anaemia that is hard to combat with iron⟳ tablets, I feel⟳ that what my body really needs is the occasional hunk of red meat.”

“If the only meat you eat⟳ is kangaroo, you are a kangatarian. And kangatarians are multiplying, although not as quickly as the marsupials they feast on. […] Most kangatarians are driven by environmental and ethical issues, while some are attracted by the healthier fat profile of the meat.”

“Kangatarians (vegetarians who eat⟳ only kangaroo meat) regard it as a healthy food – extremely lean⟳, low in saturated fats, full of iron⟳, free-range and organic. Kangaroos are well suited for kangatarians, who are seriously concerned about the environment and ethics.”

“I'd like⟳ to ask⟳ animal rights campaigners whether they are aware of the unintended consequences of their activities. I'd like⟳ to encourage⟳ vegetarians to become⟳ "kangatarians".”

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