Leap Into the Wild: Discover the World of Kangaroos

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Their babies are called "joeys." A joey is born very small and undeveloped, only a few centimeters long. It stays inside the mother’s pouch for about 6 months, growing and developing until it's ready to face the outside world.

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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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