Kangaroos

Kangaroos

• Kangaroos are marsupial mammals, which means they are warm-blooded animals who raise their offspring in a pouch.
• Kangaroos are native to Australia where most marsupials live and there are over 40 species of kangaroo.
• Kangaroos are divided into red and grey species. Red kangaroos thrive in the desert regions of the continent; grey kangaroos range in the grassy areas of Eastern and Western Australia.
• Male kangaroos are called bucks, female kangaroos are called does and young kangaroos are joeys.
• Kangaroos are famous for their strong hind legs on which they hop from place to place.
• The kangaroo’s long tail helps the animal maintain balance while hopping.
• Kangaroos are herbivores – grass eaters.
• Humans and Australian wild dogs-dingoes-are the kangaroos’ main predators.
• Kangaroos are notorious kickers when it comes to defending themselves.
• Kangaroos when challenging the alpha male will fight nasty, kicking and boxing. Younger male roos when learning to play will often practise boxing with each other.
• A group of kangaroos is called a mob.

We sell some fantastic designs of Kangaroos in our store on wallhangings and t-shirts, as well as pewter figurines, plush toys and various other products – click here to check them out.

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