Every fortnight during winter, a dedicated group don their best riding outfits and make their way to the Kangaroo Island Hunt Club. But don't be fooled by the club's name — there's no hunting.

Though kangaroo hunting dates back years in Australia, it is only recently that it has become more a war than a sport. Some Australians have been so worried by the slaughter that several states ...

Kangaroo harvest is regulated by state governments that determine the annual quota for kangaroo culls, hunting areas and licensing for commercial purposes. These plans have to be approved by the ...