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    Kangaroo. Kangaroos are marsupials from the family Macropodidae (macropods, meaning "large foot"). In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, the red kangaroo, as well as the antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, and western grey kangaroo. [1]

  2. Kangaroos use their strong tails for balance while jumping. They are the tallest of all marsupials, standing over 6 feet (2 meters) tall. Kangaroos live in Eastern Australia. They live in small...

  3. Apr 19, 2024 · kangaroo, any of six large species of Australian marsupials noted for hopping and bouncing on their hind legs. The term kangaroo, most specifically used, refers to the eastern gray kangaroo, the western gray kangaroo, and the red kangaroo, as well as to the antilopine kangaroo and two species of wallaroo ( see below ).

  4. Dec 13, 2019 · Kangaroos are marsupials that are indigenous to the Australian continent. Their scientific name, Macropus, is derived from two Greek words meaning long foot (makros pous). Their most distinctive characteristics are their large hind legs, long feet, and large tail.

  5. Kangaroos are large, famous marsupials native to Australia. These charismatic and iconic creatures are frequently featured in pop culture, and are considered one of the symbols of Australia. While they appear cute and cuddly, kangaroos are actually quite powerful creatures. Read on to learn about the kangaroo.

  6. Kangaroo Profile. Kangaroos are probably one of the most iconic animals in Australia, along with koalas and flying foxes. However, kangaroos aren’t actually one species. Instead, the name refers to four different species of kangaroo, each one as different as it is similar to the others. Native to Australia and New Guinea, kangaroos are ...

  7. Kangaroo facts for kids: learn about these mega marsupials with facts about kangaroo characteristics, size, habitat, diet and behaviour, plus pictures.

  8. Mar 2, 2016 · Kangaroos are large marsupials that are found only in Australia. They are identified by their muscular tails, strong back legs, large feet, short fur and long, pointed ears. Like all...

  9. May 30, 2024 · 1. Kangaroos Are the Largest Marsupials on Earth. Jami Tarris / Getty Images. Kangaroos are the largest marsupials alive today. The largest species of kangaroo (by weight) is the red...

  10. kangaroo, Most specifically, any of six large Australasian marsupials of the family Macropodidae. The term is also used broadly to refer to any of the family’s 65 species. Most kangaroos graze on the Australian plains, but tree kangaroos are arboreal; they climb trees and leap from branch to branch.

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