Here are some fun facts about kangaroos:
Jumping: Kangaroos are the only large animals that move by hopping. The biggest kangaroos can jump 25 feet in one hop.
Swimming: Kangaroos are good swimmers and can use their tails to help them swim away from predators.
Nocturnal: Kangaroos are mainly active at night, between dusk and dawn, to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Herbivores: Kangaroos are herbivores that eat grasses, herbs, and shrubs.
Tail: Kangaroos use their tails for balance while hopping.
Pouch: Female kangaroos have a pouch on their stomach where they can hide and feed their babies.
Meat: Kangaroo meat is high in protein, iron, and zinc, and also contains omega-3s.
Communication: Kangaroos might be able to intentionally communicate with humans.
Warning: When threatened, kangaroos pound the ground with their strong feet in warning.
Group: A group of kangaroos is called a mob, troop, or court.
National animal: Kangaroos are the national animal of Australia.