Five Interesting Facts about Kangaroos

 

Almost all of us know Kangaroo is an animal native to Australia. And this animal is also an icon of Australia.

Even though we are familiar with this animal, some of us do not realize some interesting facts about Kangaroos.  Here are 5 Interesting facts about Kangaroos        

1.                The meaning of the word Kangaroo is “ I don’t know or I don’t understand”.

When an explorer from a European country arrived in Australia he saw a strange animal. Near the animal was an aboriginal people. He asked the person in his own language, “What animal is that”

The aboriginal didn't understand what the Europeans asked, he responded in his own language too, "Kangaroo" which means  I don’t know” Or I don’t understand”.

 

2.            Kangaroos Jump because they have to

You generally see kangaroos jumping around on the grounds that they can't move their legs autonomously.

The structure of their legs renders them incapable of using them to walk. Luckily they can jump at speed of over 35 miles per hour

3.                Australians used to eat Kangaroo meat

Kangaroo meat is high in protein and low in fat, as well as a more sustainable alternative to other meat.

Because the kangaroo population is so high, it’s not a threat to their existence.

4.            The tails of kangaroos act like a third leg.

Not only do kangaroos use their tail for balance, but it’s also like an extra leg.

They have a unique “walk” in which they push off the ground with their tail followed by jumping with their legs.

The force of their tail is the equivalent power as their legs combined.

5.            Kangaroos can’t move backwards.

Because of how huge and muscular their tail is, kangaroos can’t jump backward.

Australia took this as an inspiration for their coat of arms, featuring a kangaroo and an emu.

Both are animals that can’t move backwards, which symbolizes the nation only moving forward. Inspiring!