Japan's outrage at kangaroo cull

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By Sharri Markson

JAPAN is using the slaughter of hundreds of eastern grey kangaroos in Canberra to undermine Australia's anti-whaling crusade.

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The cull of Australia's national emblem, which has been supported by Environment Minister Peter Garrett, has been approved to protect native grassland in the ACT.

Some opponents of the cull, however, insist it is really about making the land available for a luxury property development.

Wildlife Protection Association of Australia president Pat O'Brien backed Japan, saying the international media focus on the cull would embarrass the Federal Government.

"Nobody would seriously think that Australia has any right to criticise Japan for its whaling while we are killing three and a half million kangaroos every year for dog food,'' he said.

The cull was also criticised by animal activists including the British group Viva, which has the support of celebrity rock stars such as Sir Paul McCartney and Chrissie Hynde.

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Wildlife protection groups argue the kangaroos should be relocated rather than slaughtered, but the ACT Government has refused an export permit, claiming relocating kangaroos is inhumane.

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