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By: Tyler Acker & Tyrell Bell |
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The animal name is kangaroo. The scientific name
is Macropus, Gigantes. |
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Size: Some are the size of a big rat and some
can stand up to 6ft.5 and weigh 150 pounds. Color: Some are white and grey but most kangaroos light
brown. Shape: We think it is shaped
like a human standing up but, a dog with a long tail when it is
jumping. Weight: most kangaroos
weigh between 125-175 pounds.
Features: A kangaroo has long ears, a long tail, long arms, long
legs and has a pouch on its belie. |
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Kangaroos mostly eat green grass. |
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the huge grassy plains of Australia. Home: In
Australia were they live it really is just a big huge land full of tall
grass and some parts of Habitat: 85% of the kangaroo families live it have
big lakes that they drink out of.There is still trees but,not a lot around
the land were they usually are in. |
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1. Kangaroos can jump up to 12 feet in the air. |
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2. Kangaroos can get up to the speed of 35 mph. |
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3. A 7
seven month old kangaroo is still in its moms pouch. |
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4. When they are young they are known as Joey’s. |
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5. Even though female kangaroos are called “Red
Kangaroos” they are bluish grey. |
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1. Animal in the wild – kangaroos |
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2. Kangaroos and other Marsupials |
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3. The Life Cycle of a Kangaroo |
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4. The Encyclopedia Pg.1341-1343 |
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