Monday, May 11, 2009

Brits use wallabies as lawnmowers.

If I had a wallaby, I'd name him Wally B. The B stands for Bloodletter. Or Bouncy. From Ananova:
British gardeners are increasingly buying wallabies as pets to trim their lawns.

Private orders for the marsupials have jumped in recent years as landowners seek new ways of keeping their grass neat, reports The Times.

Wallaby enthusiasts say the animal is a cuter, friendlier and more exotic alternative than sheep.

A pair of wallabies are not cheap, with males costing £150 and females around £650, in addition to food and bedding costs.

But Waveney Wildlife, Britain's biggest private supplier, reports a doubling in wallaby orders in five years, driven by growing interest from individuals.

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