A kangaroo will attack a person as if they were another kangaroo. It may push or grapple with its forepaws or sit back and kick out with its hind legs. As resulting injuries can be serious, avoiding conflict with kangaroos is vital.

Is it safe to walk past a kangaroo?

Really they are not dangerous unless cornered or provoked and will quickly hop away when they discover your presence. If you do encounter one just walk quietly away and try not to scare it because yes, they will be much more scared of you than you are of them. Or, if you like, you can sit and observe them for a while.

Can a kangaroo beat a human?

Kangaroos are excellent fighters and when they feel threatened and attack a human it can end deadly. They usually don’t box, they kick instead. Those kicks are extremely powerful and can kill humans. Moreover, in a kangaroo fight, the kangaroo can use its claws to claw the opponent’s eyes out.