The Marvel of the Pouch: Fascinating Facts About Kangaroos

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One of their most impressive traits is their jumping ability. Their strong hind legs allow them to reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour (about 44 mph) and leap up to 9 meters (nearly 30 feet) in a single bound. Their tails help with balance and act as support when they sit.

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00:00Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia.

00:04Their most distinctive features are their powerful hind legs, long tails, and the pouch

00:09on their belly used to carry their young.

00:13There are about 60 different species of kangaroos.

00:17The most well-known are the red kangaroo, gray kangaroo, and wallabies.

00:23Kangaroos are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants.

00:27They mostly feed on grass, leaves, and shrubs.

00:31They can survive in hot climates for long periods without water, often getting the moisture

00:37they need from the plants they eat.

00:40One of their most impressive traits is their jumping ability.

00:44Their strong hind legs allow them to reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour, about

00:5044 miles per hour, and leap up to 9 meters, nearly 30 feet, in a single bound.

00:57Their tails help with balance and act as support when they sit.

01:02Kangaroos are social animals and usually live in groups called mobs or troops.

01:09Male kangaroos often fight for dominance, which has earned them the nickname boxers.

01:14Their babies are called joeys.

01:17A joey is born very small and undeveloped, only a few centimeters long.

01:22It stays inside the mother's pouch for about six months, growing and developing until it's

01:28ready to face the outside world.

01:31Kangaroos are cultural icons of Australia.

01:35They appear in aboriginal mythology and are featured on the country's official coat of arms.

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