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Wallabies on the Loose in Austria -- Yes, Austria
2013-04-20
[An Nahar] Volunteers are searching for a pair of wallabies hopping through Austria -- yes, Austria.

The kangaroo-like marsupials, which are smaller than "roos" and primarily found in Australia, escaped from a farm in the Upper Austrian countryside, about 180 kilometers (about 110 miles) northwest of Vienna. Thursday was the third day of the quest to find them.

There are actually three wallabies on the loose -- owner Gabrielle Schrammel says the female has a joey in her pouch.

Austrians often express irritation at being confused for Australians while abroad, and mail meant for Australia occasionally surfaces in this central European Alpine country.

Those Vienna souvenir shops selling T-shirts with the slogan "No kangaroos in Austria" might have to start a recall campaign.
Posted by:Fred

#7  They are prey for Big British Kittehs Snowy could give us insight here I'll wager.
Posted by: Shipman   2013-04-20 04:40  

#6  As always the internet proves an endless source of information.

I saw the wallabies at a place called Kinder Scout in 1978/79. One of the remotest places in England, and 40 miles north of where they are documented to live.

But there are recent reports of wallabies there.

Link
Posted by: phil_b   2013-04-20 03:14  

#5  Beseoker,

The wallabies didn't surprise me as much as the unicorn that was chasing them.

I always thought unicorns were vegetarian.
Posted by: phil_b   2013-04-20 02:42  

#4  Whoa, FREE WILLY THE WHALE WAS A WALLABY???

And hiding, living in Wallenzollern, no less.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2013-04-20 01:13  

#3  Austrians often express irritation at being confused for Australians while abroad,

If you're upset about the confusion, my advice is to lay off the wallabies.
Posted by: SteveS   2013-04-20 00:51  

#2  Go on Phil! You stepped out for a pee and eyed the Red Lion pub sign is wat it was.
Posted by: Besoeker   2013-04-20 00:31  

#1  Wallabies have been living wild in England for 80 years. 30 years ago I was hiking in the Peak District and 3 or 4 came bounding out of the mist.
Posted by: phil_b   2013-04-20 00:24  

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