Kangaroo
Kangaroos are one of the most unique creatures living in Australia. It is the largest marsupial in the world and is a
macropod, which means ‘Big Foot’. There are about over 40 different types of kangaroos across Australia and the largest are known as the Red kangaroos.
A male kangaroo is called a boomer
A female kangaroo a flyer
A baby kangaroo is called a Joey
Kangaroos are one of the most unique creatures living in Australia. It is the largest marsupial in the world and is a
macropod, which means ‘Big Foot’. There are about over 40 different types of kangaroos across Australia and the largest are known as the Red kangaroos.
A male kangaroo is called a boomer
A female kangaroo a flyer
A baby kangaroo is called a Joey
Characteristics-
Kangaroos have unique characteristics. It cannot move backwards but can leap up to five metres long in a jump. They also have good eyesight and excellent hearing as they use their ears to sense
predators.
Kangaroos like to live in social groups called the ‘Mob’
Kangaroos have unique characteristics. It cannot move backwards but can leap up to five metres long in a jump. They also have good eyesight and excellent hearing as they use their ears to sense
predators.
Kangaroos like to live in social groups called the ‘Mob’
Appearance
As you can see, Kangaroos have two legs, a pouch and very thick fur. They also have a very long tail to keep balance. This unusual appearance is now known worldwide to represent Australia.
As you can see, Kangaroos have two legs, a pouch and very thick fur. They also have a very long tail to keep balance. This unusual appearance is now known worldwide to represent Australia.
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Kangaroos are found in Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea.
Kangaroos are found in Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea.
Diet
Surprisingly, kangaroos are herbivores. They have a diet on grasses, leaves and grass trees, and can have a capability to survive with little amount of water.
Adaptation
Kangaroos have developed a number of adaptations to a dry, infertile country with highly variable climate. Because of the extreme climates in Australia, kangaroos have adapted to identify the cycles of weather changes.
Surprisingly, kangaroos are herbivores. They have a diet on grasses, leaves and grass trees, and can have a capability to survive with little amount of water.
Adaptation
Kangaroos have developed a number of adaptations to a dry, infertile country with highly variable climate. Because of the extreme climates in Australia, kangaroos have adapted to identify the cycles of weather changes.
Used for/Importance
The kangaroos has great significant to our country as it was selected as symbols of Australia to represent the countries progress on the Australian coat of arms because kangaroos always move forward and cannot move backwards.
The kangaroos has great significant to our country as it was selected as symbols of Australia to represent the countries progress on the Australian coat of arms because kangaroos always move forward and cannot move backwards.
For more information visit these website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo
https://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/kangaroos.html
http://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/amazing-animals/mammals/?mammal=kangaroos
http://www.animalsaustralia.org/issues/kangaroo_shooting.php
http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au/
http://www.koalaexpress.com.au/kangaroo%20facts.htm
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/kanga.htm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo
https://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/kangaroos.html
http://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/amazing-animals/mammals/?mammal=kangaroos
http://www.animalsaustralia.org/issues/kangaroo_shooting.php
http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au/
http://www.koalaexpress.com.au/kangaroo%20facts.htm
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/kanga.htm