Reinforcing this newly acquired ‘tough guy’ image kangaroos now enjoy, kangaroos are almost cockroach-like in their survival instincts, once again proving that the truth is sometimes even more bizarre than fiction. When a kangaroo is shot and only injured it will not stay down and wait for death to come, as most other animals tend to do. In real-life Terminator fashion, these fascinating creatures would pull themselves forward with their paws, not giving up until the last strength has been drained from their bodies. The reason behind this extreme survival instinct can probably be traced to the fact that kangaroos could have up to three joeys (young kangaroos) that they are taking care of at the same time. This could include one young adult which recently graduated from the pouch, that is still learning the ropes, one infant peering out of the pouch, and another in embryo form waiting for its turn to see the day of light.