Kangaroo Characteristics and Behavior

Kangaroos are unique mammals from Australia, known for being warm-blooded with soft fur. Mother kangaroos nurse their young, called Joeys, in a special pouch. These pouch-carrying mammals are known as marsupials, similar to koalas. Unlike other mammals, kangaroos don't walk or run; they use their strong back legs and tail to hop across the Outback, capable of leaping up to 30 feet in a single bound.

What characteristic makes kangaroos distinct from other mammals?

• They lay eggs.

• They nurse their young with milk.

• They have scales.

• They are cold-blooded.

What is the purpose of the pouch in kangaroos?

• To balance while jumping.

• To keep their young ones safe.

• To store food.

• To help them swim.

Which of the following animals is also a marsupial like the kangaroo?

• Crocodile

• Elephant

• Koala

• Penguin

How do kangaroos move differently from other mammals?

• They fly.

• They bounce using their back legs and tail.

• They swim.

• They crawl.

What is the maximum distance a kangaroo can leap in a single bound?

• 20 feet

• 40 feet

• 10 feet

• 30 feet