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Kangaroos use their strong tails for balance while ______
Kangaroos use their strong tails for balance while ______
jumping
Kangaroos are the tallest of all ______
Kangaroos are the tallest of all ______
marsupials
Kangaroos live in Eastern ______
Kangaroos live in Eastern ______
Australia
Female kangaroos sport a pouch on their belly to cradle baby kangaroos called ______
Female kangaroos sport a pouch on their belly to cradle baby kangaroos called ______
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At around 4 months, the joey emerges from the pouch for short trips and to graze on grass and small ______
At around 4 months, the joey emerges from the pouch for short trips and to graze on grass and small ______
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At 10 months, the joey is mature enough to leave the pouch for ______
At 10 months, the joey is mature enough to leave the pouch for ______
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Study Notes
Kangaroo Characteristics
- Strong tails provide essential balance for kangaroos during movement and jumping.
- They hold the title of the tallest marsupials, surpassing other species in height.
Habitat
- Kangaroos predominantly inhabit Eastern Australia, thriving in various environments present in this region.
Reproduction and Development
- Female kangaroos have a pouch located on their belly designed to cradle their young, known as joeys.
- At around 4 months old, a joey begins to explore outside the pouch for short periods, gradually learning to graze on grass and small plants.
- By 10 months, joeys reach a stage where they can fully leave the pouch, indicating significant development and independence.
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