Why are kangaroos so cute?

All Austalian natve mammals are protected by legislation. Some species of kangaroos, particularly rock wallabies, are endangered, and protection provides some means to prevent their numbers becoming too much more depleted. However, even prolific species such as the Red kangaroo and both species of Grey kangaroos are protected by law, simply because they are native Australian animals. Note that, even though kangaroos may be harvested and legally culled by licenced hunters under contolled conditions, they are still legally protected.