Interesting facts about kangaroos that might surprise you

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Discover amazing facts about kangaroos, the hopping animals of Australia.

Kangaroos have strong back legs, small front legs, and a long, powerful tail.

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They use their tail for balance while jumping.

Kangaroos are part of the Macropus family, which means “big foot.”

They can travel faster than 48 kilometres per hour.

Kangaroos are the tallest of all marsupials.

When in danger, kangaroos stomp the ground to warn others.

Female kangaroos have a pouch to carry their baby.

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