Kangaroos

Kangaroos

A kangaroo is a marsupial. There are over 40 species of Kangaroos. The Kangaroo moves by hopping on its powerful hind legs. It uses its thick long tail to balance its body while hopping. The Kangaroo usually rests in the shade during the day and comes out to eat in the late afternoon and night when its much cooler. It eats mostly grass. It needs very little water to survive. It can survive without drinking for months When European explorers first saw these strange hopping animals they asked a native Australian what they were called. He replied "kangaroo" meaning "I don't understand" your question. The explorers thought this was the animal's name. And that's how the kangaroo got its name .

By Emily