The government claimed that some species of kangaroo had become so numerous that they need to be regularly culled to protect farmland, other native species and animals from starvation during droughts.

According to local reports, as per the quota allowed this year, about 5 million kangaroos will be killed in different parts of the country this year.

The killing of 5 million kangaroos has been authorized in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, according to the latest government figures. (ILKHA)