Kangaroos Poisoned By Fluoride HFA came across a short article
of the EPA going out of their way to protect kangaroos from
fluoride. It seems the fluoride poisons the kangaroos and makes
lesions grow on their bones, which renders them lame. A lot of
cattle also get sick from the fluoride. So we really have to ask
the obvious question. Why does the government try to protect
animals from fluoride and force it upon humans? The Environment
Protection Authority (EPA) says fluoride from Alcoa’s aluminium
smelter at Portland is making kangaroos sick. The EPA’s Bruce
Dawson says the fluoride is being absorbed by the nearby
vegetation which is then being eaten by the kangaroos. He says
the fluoride poisons the kangaroos and makes lesions grow on
their bones, which renders them lame. “Once kangaroos have
restricted movement [it] has a significant impact on their
welfare. So this is something that needs to be managed and
avoided.” He says there is not a lot of information around about
the impact of fluoride on kangaroos