The amazing kangaroo

• There are over 40 different species of kangaroo.


• The largest type of kangaroo is the Red Kangaroo.


• They come from the macropod family which means big foot.


• Kangaroos are herbivorous, eating a range of plants including grass.


• They can go without water for a long while.


• Most are nocturnal sometimes active in the early morning and late afternoon.


• Kangaroos have powerful back legs with long feet.


• Their tail is used to balance while hopping and as a fifth limb when moving slowly.


• Kangaroos can hop at up to 60kmh (40mph).


• They can also leap up to 3 metres (10ft) high.


• A male kangaroo is called a boomer.


• A female kangaroo is called a flyer.


• A baby kangaroo is called a joey.


• All female kangaroos have front-opening pouches. This is where the joey lives until it can survive outside the pouch.


• Female kangaroos usually have one baby a year.

If you are crafty you may like this tutorial in making the cutest felt kangaroos.