Kangaroo Facts

Kangaroo Facts
The kangaroo is an animal from Australia that is truly one of the most unique animals in the world. This is a type of animal that is noted for living in dry places and is noted for how it hops around the land with its long feet and large back legs.

The kangaroo received its name from the Aboriginal word “gungurru.” English settlers in the area used that word but had been pronouncing it as “kangaroo.” Many settlers thought they were originally deer who hopped like frogs, had no antlers and could stand up. They were also confused about how females had their children in their pouches.

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