Transcript Kangaroos

KANGAROOS
By: Nicole Brisse
Where Are Kangaroos?
 Kangaroos
are found in
Australia, Tasmania, and
New Guinea. But mainly
Australia.
What do Kangaroos eat?
They are grazing animals that eat grass, young shoots
and leaves of heath plants and grass trees. Kangaroos
need very little water to survive and are capable of going
for months without drinking at all.
Are There Different Types of
Kangaroos?
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Yes there are 47 varieties of kangaroo, ranging in size from the
2-pound rock wallaby to the 6-foot, 300-pound red kangaroo.
Rock Wallaby
Red Kangaroo
Interesting facts about Kangaroos
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A male kangaroo is called a boomer
A female kangaroo is called a flyer
A baby kangaroo is called a joey
When European explorers first saw these strange hopping
animals they asked a native Australian (aborigine) what they
were called. He replied "kangaroo" meaning "I don't
understand" your question. The explorers thought this was the
animal's name. And that's how the kangaroo got its name.
Interesting Facts Cont.
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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 60kmh (40mph). It can also leap
over obstacles up to 3m (10ft) high. Because of the unusual
shape of its legs and its bulky tail a kangaroo can't walk or
move backwards very easily. Kangaroos are found in
Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea.
Websites
http://images.google.com
http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/kangaroo-facts.html