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plural: kangaroos
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noun
Word Meaning
any of numerous leaping marsupial mammals of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands that feed on plants and have a small head, long powerful hind legs, a long thick tail used as a support in standing or walking, and in the female a pouch on the abdomen in which the young are carried
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We watched as the kangaroos hopped in great leaps and bounds across the field.
Kangaroos have extremely powerful hind legs.
Red kangaroos, the largest species, can hop up to 30 feet (9 meters) in a single bound and reach speeds of 43 mph (70 km/h)!
Female kangaroos have a built-in nursery – a pouch on their bellies where they raise their young, called joeys.
Kangaroos live in groups called mobs, typically of 10-50 individuals.
Being social creatures, kangaroos communicate through body language, scent marking, and even thumping their feet.
Kangaroos are herbivores, munching on grasses, leaves, and shrubs.
Australia and New Guinea are where kangaroos are found natively.
With excellent hearing and a keen sense of smell, kangaroos can avoid predators.
Male kangaroos have boxing matches during mating season, using their powerful legs and paws to punch and kick.
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