• Kangaroos are native to Australia.
• They are famous for their strong legs.
• Kangaroos hop to move quickly.
• A baby kangaroo is called a joey.
• Joeys live in their mother’s pouch.
• Kangaroos belong to the marsupial family.
• They have powerful tails for balance.
• The red kangaroo is the largest species.
• Kangaroos can reach six feet in height.
• They mainly eat grass and leaves.
• Kangaroos are herbivores.
• Hopping saves them energy.
• Females can pause pregnancy.
• Kangaroo numbers exceed humans in Australia.
• Male kangaroos are called boomers.
• Female kangaroos are called flyers.
• Kangaroos can leap 30 feet in one jump.
• They live in groups called mobs.
• Mobs provide safety from predators.
• Kangaroos fight using their legs.
• A kangaroo’s pouch is warm and safe.
• Kangaroos have excellent hearing.
• They can sense danger from far away.
• Kangaroos are good swimmers.
• They use water to escape predators.
• Kangaroos don’t sweat to cool off.
• They lick their arms to stay cool.
• The gray kangaroo is common in Australia.
• Some kangaroos can reach 40 mph.
• Their strong tails act like a third leg.
• Kangaroos rest in the shade during the day.
• They are active at dawn and dusk.
• Kangaroos are symbols of Australia.
• They are related to wallabies and koalas.
• Kangaroos communicate by thumping their tails.
• Their vision is strong in low light.
• Joeys leave the pouch after a few months.
• Kangaroos have few natural predators.
• Dingoes are one of their main threats.
• Kangaroo fur colors vary by region.
• The tree kangaroo lives in rainforests.
• Kangaroos can’t walk backwards.
• Their feet are long and strong.
• They need open space to move.
• Kangaroos are curious animals.
• Kangaroos are unique to the animal world.
• Female kangaroos can have two joeys.
• Kangaroos are calm but can be defensive.
• They use their claws to fight.
• Kangaroos travel long distances for food.
• Some kangaroos live in deserts.
• They adapt well to dry climates.
• Kangaroos are light sleepers.
• Their fur is soft and thick.
• Kangaroos are sometimes called roos.
• They play an important role in ecosystems.
• Kangaroos don’t store food.
• The joey’s pouch life lasts around six months.
• Kangaroos have strong survival instincts.
• They are one of Australia’s national icons.