Kangaroos are found in the grasslands and woodlands of Australia where they live in large groups called mobs. They have soft gray or brown fur, muscular hind legs and a strong tail that allow them to hop at speeds up to 70 mph. Kangaroos are herbivores that eat grass and leaves and have adaptations like the ability to go without water for long periods and use their claws to dig for water when needed. They carry their young in pouches and have become endangered due to habitat loss.

1. Kangaroo
Marsha Harris

2. Habitat
•
•
•
•
Australian Grasslands
Tropical Grassland
Flat, dry grass
Few trees, little water

3. Body
• Soft wooly fur
• Grey, blue, red, black, y
ellow or brown
• They have a pouch
• They feed their babies
milk
• 6ft tall, 300lbs
• Strong back tail

4. Movement
• Hop up to 70mph
• They can hop 30ft at
once
• They move in a group
called a mob

5. Diet
• Herbivores
• Grass, leaves, roots
• They swallow their food
without chewing it

6. Adaptations
• Muscular tail and legs
used for hopping long
distances
• They don’t need very
much water
• They use their claws to
dig for water when they
need it

7. Fun Facts
• Kangaroos need little
water
• They are in danger of
extinction
• They are considered
pests
• A baby is called a Joey

8. Bibliography
•
•
•
•
•
Enchanted Learning
Mapsof.net
Animal Planet
Fineartamerica.com
Australianstamp.com