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Kangaroos are marsupials and are often associated with Australia. They have very powerful back legs, large feet and a small head.
Diet
A kangaroo is a herbivore meaning its mainly eating grass and other plants.
Young
A young kangaroo is called a joey, newborns are tiny measuring only 2.5cm!
Habitat
Kangaroos live in Australian deserts and Grasslands.
Interesting Fact
Their scientific name is a Macropodidae.