Viral 'Grieving' Kangaroo May Have Actually Tried to Mate with Dying Female

A dying female kangaroo reaching out for a final embrace with her baby kangaroo, while sorrowful dad cradles her head is capturing the world's attention. However, it is not as somber as you think- the amorous male is apparently trying to mate with the stricken female. David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation told INSIDE EDITION: "It's the mating season for these kangaroos down in Australia, and he's probably just attempting to mate with her."