grilled Wallaby

Wallaby meat is one of our favorites to throw on the grill. But now Australian scientists are recommending we drink Wallaby milk to protect against antibiotic resistant drugs. We haven't tried it yet, but we imagine that it tastes just as good as cat milk.

An antimicrobial compound produced in wallaby milk could be a new weapon in the continuing battle against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, say researchers conducting pre-clinical trials.

This is one of a number of compounds recently found in marsupials, such as koalas, that have exciting medical applications. Young wallabies don't develop an immune system until 100 days after birth, yet they typically manage to avoid infection. This compound is part of the reason why, say Australian scientists.

[from cosmosmagazine.com via Newsvine]

For how to cook wallaby meat, click here. It's also tasty in lasagna.