A team of internationally acclaimed AFP correspondents spent time with Bathurst Kangaroo Project scientists in the Mount Panorama precinct in early February.

The project – a community-based collaboration with University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – aims to gain a better understanding of local kangaroo populations.

Bathurst Kangaroo Project co-ordinator Helen Bergen said AFP’s stories, footage and images had been picked up by national and international media.

“Kangaroos are one of the world’s iconic animals. When you add rare albino wallaroos, Mount Panorama’s international car racing track and scientific research, the mix is proving irresistible to international media,” she said.

“Not a week goes by without media contacting the project and UTS’ Dr [Daniel] Ramp requesting the opportunity to come to Bathurst to film or photograph our kangaroos.

“Just last week we had Canada’s Discovery Channel and the UK’s Blink Films inquiring about filming documentaries about kangaroos in and around Bathurst.

“We had South Korea’s wildlife documentary makers Blue Hippo filming kangaroos in Boundary Road Reserve for their latest series last year, and Mint Pictures filming for the upcoming Bushwacked series on Mount Panorama earlier this year.”

Ms Bergen said international visitors are also contacting the project “asking where they can see kangaroos if they visit Bathurst”.

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