
Het jy geweet? 'n Mannetjie kangaroo word 'n Jack genoem, die wyfie 'n Jill en die kleintjie 'n Joey. Die dominante mannetjie word "die ou man" of "boomer" genoem.

It’s a general myth that Kangaroo got its name by a mere confusion. When the European explorers saw these strange animals for first, they asked a native Australian what they were called. The native replied “kangaroo” meaning ‘I don't understand you’. The explorers understood it to be the animal’s name. And ever since, the animal is known as kangaroo.

Daar is 47 spesies kangaroos wat wissel van die klein "pademelon" (wallaby so groot soos 'n haas) tot die 2.7m "red kangaroos". Hierdie is 'n foto van 'n "rock wallaby".

Wilde kangaroos kan baie gevaarlik wees, maar by die Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary kan 'n mens die mak kangaroos voer.
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