Kangaroos are incredible jumpers, capable of leaping up to 30 feet in a single bound and reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.
Kangaroos can't walk backward! Their muscular tails and large feet make it difficult for them to move in reverse, so they always move forward.
Female kangaroos have a pouch where their babies, called joeys, live and grow after birth. Joeys are born tiny and undeveloped, and they spend several months in the pouch nursing and developing before venturing out.
Kangaroos are social animals that often live in groups called "mobs" or "troops," which can consist of a few dozen members. This social structure helps them protect each other from predators.
A kangaroo's tail is not just for balance; it also acts as a fifth limb. They use their tails to help them stand up, balance while hopping, and even to push themselves forward.
Kangaroos are marsupials, a group of mammals that give birth to underdeveloped young that continue to grow in the mother's pouch.
Research has shown that kangaroos tend to be left-handed, often using their left hand to groom themselves or pick up objects. This left-hand dominance is unusual among animals.
The kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, appearing on the country's coat of arms, currency, and even on the logo of Qantas, the national airline.