Bindi Behind the Scenes 5: Bouncing off the Menu

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A giant leap across kangaroo country! When Bindi takes a train ride through the heart of Australia with some family friends, she's dispirited to see more kangaroos on the menu than out the window. Visiting a kangaroo rescue centre near Alice Springs, Bindi learns more about the harsh methods used to kill kangaroos in that area. But, along with her friends Damian and Len, Bindi is determined to keep one of Australia s best known and loved species as far away from the dinner table as possible!

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The inspiration and co-creator of the Bindi Behind the Scenes series, Bindi Irwin has achieved a remarkable amount in her fifteen years. As the daughter of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, she has been involved with caring for wildlife and promoting conservation since she was tiny. She has hosted the Emmy-award-winning TV program Bindi- The Jungle Girl series, she sings, she dances, she acts in movies, all while helping her mum run Australia Zoo. She loves echidnas and eating mango.