- 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.
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