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Baby Kangaroo Facts for Kids and Adults

by Les O. Tekcard

A fact-focused introduction to kangaroos

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A fact-focused introduction to kangaroos

This nonfiction guide gathers information about kangaroo development, from newborns making their way to the pouch to older joeys moving in and out of it. It also covers adult kangaroo size and hopping speed, the inability to walk backward, and differences among tree, red, and grey kangaroos. The Australian setting and attention to both wild kangaroos and the possibility of keeping one as a pet give the subject a broad scope, while the focus remains on accessible animal facts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children and adults seeking an introductory guide to kangaroos
  • Readers interested in joey development and kangaroo varieties
  • Those curious about kangaroos in the wild or as pets

Themes

Kangaroo developmentAnimal behavior and physical traitsTree, red, and grey kangaroosKangaroos in Australia and captivity

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Book overview

All the facts you would love to know about the Australian Kangaroo, Australia''s iconic animal. This book is a must have guide for anyone wanting to know all about kangaroos. Babies are smaller than 1 inch (2cm) at birth, and are born blind outside the mother''s pouch. After birth the newborn babies must find their way to the pouch where it feeds on mother''s milk. As baby kangaroos grow older they are called joeys. Joey kangaroos can easily hop in and out of the Mother''s pouch. Kangaroos are unable to walk backwards. Adult kangaroos can hop at speeds of 35mph (56kmh), stand up to 7ft (2.13m) and weigh up to 200lbs./90kg. Discover interesting facts about the differences between the tree kangaroo, red kangaroo and grey kangaroo. This excellent book is an interesting book for those who want to learn about kangaroos in the wild or those who want more information desiring to keep one as a pet.
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