00:00When you think of a kangaroo, you might picture an animal that can hop forever,
00:03but how long do they actually live? The answer depends entirely on where they are.
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00:13any new updates. In the harsh Australian wild, kangaroos live an average of 8 to 12 years.
00:19And it's not just predators or droughts that set this limit, but a surprising detail,
00:24their teeth. Kangaroos have a tooth replacement system similar to a conveyor belt.
00:28Their front teeth wear down from chewing tough, dry grasses eventually fall out,
00:34and are pushed forward by new ones from the back. But once the final set wears down,
00:39eating becomes a real challenge. In captivity, however, where soft food and protection are
00:45guaranteed, the red kangaroo in particular can double its lifespan, living anywhere from 20 to
00:5125 years. Life in the wild isn't just a hopping race, it's a true fight for survival.
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