KangarooCreated By:

Sarah BeelerJune 2010

Amazing Kangaroos

I am jumping through the dry deserts of Australia. I have a small pocket in the middle of my stomach. I eat grass and other plants. I can hurt you with one big kick.

Awesome Australia

Joeys live in a kangaroo’s pocket until it grows up.

Kangaroos live in Australia and New Guinea’s nearby islands and deserts.

Delicious Foods

Kangaroos eat mostly grass and other plants. Kangaroo’s teeth are like scissors to snip plants. Most kangaroos need to drink water from

streams or water holes.

Fun Facts

Kangaroos can travel up to about 12 miles an hour.

Kangaroos can bounce on their back legs up to 25 feet!

When a kangaroo is in a disagreement the only way to settle it is a boxing match.

Lovely Looks

Kangaroos can be different shapes ,sizes ,types, and colors.

A kangaroo’s foot can be up to 18 inches long.

Male joeys are about the same size as female joeys.

When a baby joey is just born their body parts are about the size of a jellybean.

Quick Question Quiz

What is a kangaroo’s favorite food? Where can you find a kangaroo? What is a baby kangaroo called? What do kangaroos do when their mad at each other?