KANGAROO
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Kangaroos, often called just "roos" are found
in Australia. There are 60 different kinds of Kangaroos and 12 relatives called Rat
Kangaroos. Some species are common while others are endangered. Males are larger than
females in all species. The smallest is the female Warabi Rock Wallaby which is 2 pounds.
The largest Kangaroo is the male Red and Grey which weigh 200 pounds. Some Kangaroos live alone, some live in families with a bond that lasts a lifetime, while some travel in large mobs. A Kangaroo can sprint 40 mph over a 1-2 mile distance and 20 mph for long distances such as 10 miles or more. Kangaroos are shy, mainly nocturnal animals, but some species are active at dawn and dusk. Generally, they live for 20 years in captivity and approximately six years in the wild. The most common colours of Kangaroos are blue, grey and red, but they can also be black, yellow or brown. You won't find kangaroos in the cities or towns, but just on the outskirts you can often see them grazing. |