Not every Aussie wildlife encounter goes as planned, just ask this paraglider, who found himself face-to-face with a fiercely protective kangaroo! In the blink of an eye, these incredible animals can cover serious ground, hitting speeds up to 40mph and jumping more than six feet high. It’s a perfect reminder, in the wild outback, kangaroos never hesitate to defend their own, especially when a joey might be nearby. Watch Close Encounters of the Wild Kind, Sundays at 7pm on National Geographic WIL