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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