Key Information
Kangaroos
| Species | 4 species |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Height | Up to 6 ft 7 in |
| Weight | Up to 200 lb |
| Classification | Mammalia > Marsupialia > Macropodidae |
| Lifespan | 8 years in the wild, 25 years in captivity |
| Conservation Status | Not Threatened |
| Habitat | Savannahs and Grasslands |
Learning Point
- One of the most famous animals in Australia, the kangaroo has become a symbol of Australia. It is a large animal, able to hop long distances. It differs dramatically from many other animals, having a number of unique or unusual abilities.
Project
- Draw a family of kangaroos on the plains of Australia.
- Overview
- X-Ray
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Location
| Places | Australia & Papua New Guinea (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) |
Fun Facts
- The incisor teeth of a kangaroo are further apart giving it a wider bite, and its molar teeth are replaced as they are worn down through eating grass.
- Kangaroos are often called “roos” in Australia. Male kangaroos can be called bucks, boomers, jacks or old men. Females are does, flyers or kills. The young ones are joeys.
- Kangaroos produce almost no methane, far less than cows do, and it therefore produces less pollution.
- The hop of kangaroos is very energy efficient, allowing them to cover large distances while using less energy.
Past Lessons
| 111 | January 10, 2024 | (North America) |