Kangaroo, found mostly in Australia, is the largest living marsupial. You must have read about this animal in science books but did you know that there are as many as 47 species of kangaroo, known to mankind. An adult, large kangaroo can hop up to 5 meters i.e., nearly 16 feet in a single leap. You will be further surprised to know that kangaroo makes balance on its tail and use its forelimbs to grab the rival, while fighting. If these facts have boggled your mind, then read on to get much more interesting information about kangaroo.

Class: Mammalia

Order: Marsupialia

Family: Macropodidae

Genus: Macropus

Range: Australia, New Guinea, Tasmania

Life Span: About 12 to 18 years



Names:

Young Kangaroo: Joey

Group of Kangaroos: Mob

Adult Male: Buck, Jack

Adult Female: Doe, Flyer or Jill

Dominant Male in Mob: Boomer

Size: Largest: Red Kangaroos (grow about 1.5 m and weigh up to 90 kg)

Smallest: Rat kangaroos (grow about 25 cm and weigh just 18 oz)



Habitat: Depend on the species, could be different habitats, including woodlands, arid grasslands, shrub steppe, salt pans, and rocky areas.

Eating Habits: Most kangaroos are herbivores; they generally eat grass and other plants. Some are omnivores, and they eat plants, insects, and small animals.

Offspring: Usually a female kangaroo have one baby annually. After a gestation period of 33 days, the kangaroo give birth to one baby. The newborn crawls into the mother’s pouch to develop completely. The Joey comes out after 5-9 months.

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