Red Kangaroo Quiz

What Australian mammal can leap 25 feet in one hop and move for short periods at 35 miles an hour?

• The grey kangaroo

• The koala

• The red kangaroo

• The wallaby

What is a marsupial?

• A mammal that lays eggs

• A mammal where the mother has a pouch for carrying, feeding, and protecting her young

• A mammal that lives exclusively in water

• A mammal that can fly

What helps red kangaroos balance and steer?

• Their long ears

• Their sharp claws

• Their thick tail

• Their strong legs

What do red kangaroos eat?

• Insects and small animals

• Grass, leaves, and other vegetation

• Meat and fish

• Fruits and nuts

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How do red kangaroos conserve water and stay cool?

• By swimming

• By staying in the shade, panting, and limiting most activity to nighttime

• By drinking large amounts of water

• By living in cold environments

How do male red kangaroos show their dominance?

• By running faster than others

• By making louder noises

• By "boxing" with other males

• By hiding from others

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Red kangaroos are...

• omnivores

• carnivores

• herbivores

• insectivores

A group of kangaroos is called a _________.

• mob

• pack

• herd

• troop

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A baby kangaroo is called a _________.

• joey

• calf

• pup

• kitten

What is the correct unscrambled word for 'p m i s u a l a r', which is a hint for a type of mammal in which the mother has a pouch for carrying her young?

• Marsupial

• Supralima

• Pumasilar

• Plumarisa