Melbourne, Aug.12 (ANI): Four wildlife groups — The Australian Society for Kangaroos, the Wildlife Protection Association of Australia, the Kangaroo Protection Coalition and Kangaroo Defenders have warned that kangaroos are on the brink of extinction in three states — New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.

In view of this alarming development, they have called for a moratorium on the commercial and non-commercial slaughter of this iconic Australian animal.