Kangaroo
common name for some marsupials indigenous to Australia in the family Macropodidae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A kangaroo is an Australian marsupial. It belongs to the genus Macropus. The common name 'kangaroo' is used for the four large species, and there are another 50 species of smaller macropods. The kangaroos are common in Australia and can also be found in New Guinea. Kangaroos move by hopping.
Quick Facts Kangaroo Temporal range: Early Miocene - Present, Conservation status ...
Kangaroo Temporal range: Early Miocene - Present | |
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Female Eastern grey kangaroo with joey (baby) in pouch | |
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4 species, see text. |
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