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 Kangaroos
are interesting marsupial animals that are
found in Australia. There are four different kangaroo species: the red kangaroo,
eastern grey kangaroo, western grey
kangaroo, and antilopine kangaroo. The red kangaroo is the largest
marsupial in the world. It can grow to two meters and weigh up to
90 kilograms. Kangaroos are great jumpers. But can they walk backwards?
Kangaroos can be found all over Australia. No matter where you go in
Australia, there will be at least one species of kangaroo
that lives in that area. Many people think they
live only in Australia. But they can also be found in Papua New Guinea. All kangaroos
are herbivores. Kangaroos usually
live to be around six years old in the wild.
 Kangaroos
have very powerful legs. So be careful when a kangaroo is near you. Kangaroos can jump
very high. Sometimes they can jump three times their own height! They
can hop around quickly on two
legs. Their large and strong tail is used for balance when hopping. They
can also walk around slowly on all four legs.
Interestingly, however, kangaroos can’t move backwards! They can’t
move their hind legs independently on land. They
can only move them together. But when they are swimming, they kick
each leg independently! Surprisingly, kangaroos are good swimmers! |
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