Kangaroo
Japanese Name
かんがるー
kangaruu
Description
- Kangaroos are large, herbivorous marsupials native to Australia.
- They are known for their powerful hind legs, long tails, and ability to hop at high speeds.
- Kangaroos carry their young, called joeys, in a pouch on their belly.
- They live in groups called mobs and are most active at dawn and dusk.
- Their strong legs help them travel long distances in search of food and water.
History
- Kangaroos have lived in Australia for millions of years.
- They evolved to survive in dry, open environments with little water.
- Aboriginal Australians have hunted and depicted kangaroos in rock art for thousands of years.
- European settlers first described kangaroos in the 18th century.
- They quickly became a symbol of Australia and appear on the national emblem.
- Today, kangaroos are both protected and managed due to their large population.
- They remain an important part of Australia’s culture, wildlife, and ecosystem.
