All About Kangaroos!
Fun Facts:
- There are four species of kangaroo, the Red, Antilopine, Eastern Grey and Western Grey Kangaroo
- Red Kangaroos are the largest marsupial and can grow up to 6.5 ft.
- They can reach a top speed of over 40 mph
- On land kangaroos only ever move their hind legs together, however in water they kick each leg independently to swim
- Kangaroos are the only large animal to use hopping as their primary method of locomotion
Trivia:
Over short distances, some species of kangaroos can reach hopping speeds in excess of what speed? (55 mph)
- 20 mph
- 40 mph
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
Like cows, kangaroos have chambered stomachs, but unlike cows, what do kangaroos NOT do? ( Pass gas!)
- Regurgitate food and re-chew it
- Eat vegetation
- Pass gas
- Produce milk
How many toes does a kangaroo have on each hind foot? ( 4)
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2
-
3
- 4
- 5
Which type of kangaroo is the largest living marsupial? (B, Red Kangaroo can grow up to 200 pounds)
- Eastern Grey
- Red Kangaroo
- Tree Kangaroo
- Western Grey
Jokes:
Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than a house
A: Yes, because a house can’t jump
Q: What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo?
A: A pouch potato
Q: What kind of music do kangaroos like?
A: Hip-Hop
Q: What do you get if you cross a kangaroo with an alien?
A: A Mars-supial
Q: What is a kangaroos favorite game?
A: Hop-scotch
Q: What did the train conductor say to the kangaroo?
A: Hop on!
