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The joey emerges from its mother's pouch after six months, and stays
with her for about another three |
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There are over 40 different types of Kangaroo |
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The smaller ones are usually called Wallabies |
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The largest is the Red Kangaroo. It stands taller than a human and
can weigh 85 kgs. It is the largest marsupial in the world. |
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The Kangaroo moves by hopping on its powerful hind legs. It uses
its thick long tail to balance its body while hopping. A kangaroo
can hop at up to (40mph). It can also leap over obstacles up to
3m high |
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Kangaroos have short front legs and long, powerful hind legs
with tendons that act like springs for energy-efficient hopping. |
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The long, muscular tail is used as a support when the animal
sits or walks, and for balance when it leaps |
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Because of the unusual shape of its legs and its bulky tail
a kangaroo can't walk or move backwards very easily |
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The kangaroo usually rests in the shade during the day and
comes out to eat in the late afternoon and night when its
much cooler |
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They mainly eat grass |
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It needs very little water to survive. It can survive without
drinking for months |
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The kangaroo fights by attacking its opponent with its front
paws (which have sharp claws) or by kicking them with its
powerful hind legs. (Like a boxer) |
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