Jumping Giants- Incredible Kangaroo Facts #wildlife
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00:00animals on the planet. Found only in Australia, these incredible marsupials can hop at speeds
00:07of up to 35 miles per hour, covering distances of over 25 feet in a single leap. Their powerful
00:15hind legs and large feet make them the ultimate jumpers in the animal kingdom.
00:21Kangaroos are also amazing athletes with a built-in pouch for their yum called joeys.
00:26A newborn joey is about the size of a jellybean when it first enters the pouch, where it continues
00:32to grow and develop for several months. This pouch isn't just a cozy nursery, it's also
00:38a safe haven from predators. Kangaroos are social animals, living in groups called mobs.
00:45These mobs provide safety in numbers and help them keep an eye out for danger. Another fun
00:51fact, kangaroos can't move backwards.