The kangaroo industry argues its leather is more sustainable than sheep and cattle equivalents, and say Nike and Puma's decision to phase its use out will actually result in more roos being shot.
An Indigenous kangaroo shooter says a decision by Nike and Puma to no longer use kangaroo leather in their soccer shoes is going to have unintended consequences.Kangaroo harvesters say the move may be counterproductive as roos will be shot anywayThe sportswear giants have over the past two weeks indicated that they would stop using kangaroo leather , replacing it with their own synthetic materials — a move that will have serious effects for tanneries and roo harvesters.
K-leather is known to be lighter and more durable than other animal hides, but animal welfare advocates say the industry is inhumane because it kills joeys or leaves them to starve after their mother has been shot.Garry Trindall is an Aboriginal man and harvests wild kangaroos for a meat and hide processor in Walgett, in northern NSW.Kangaroo harvester Garry Trindall says professional shooters usually do not kill joeys.
"When Captain Cook came here, there were hardly any kangaroos because they could only live along the river," Mr Trindall said.
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