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Not all kangaroos are big however the biggest, the red kangaroo or macropus rufus, is up to 6 feet or 1.8m tall and is that big because it lives in the arid region of Australia. in the arid region water is scarce and reds have to travel up to 60 miles or 100 km to find water. bigger longer legs means less hops to make the distance. in a similar way desert aborigines were taller, with longer limbs, than their coastal counterparts.

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The big feet help the kangaroo in its bounding motion.

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To sit on its hind legs and wait until all nature is destroyed by humans.

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Because they don't have wheels? The back legs are what they walk, run and jump on. Without them, how would they move?

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Bevause they jup

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Why is a Kangaroos back legs stronger then front?

The kangaroos back legs are stronger then the front legs because they need the strength of thier back legs to jump and to use them to fight.


Can kangaroos back up?

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What kind of legs do eastern grey kangaroos have?

Like other kangaroos, Eastern Grey Kangaroos have strong back legs and elongated hind feet for bounding. They have large, strong tendons in their hind legs which act as "springs". The springing motion requires less energy than running does, so kangaroos are able to bound for longer distances than other mammals with the standard four legs can run.


Does a kangaroo have paired legs?

No, kangaroos do not have paired legs. One of their legs is separate from the other. Much like other animals, kangaroos also have paws.


How high do kangaroos jump?

Kangaroos have large, strong tendons in their hind legs which act as "springs". The springing motion requires less energy than running does, so kangaroos are able to bound higher and for longer distances than other mammals with the standard four legs can run. They have strong back legs and elongated hind feet for bounding.


What is the kangaroos average speed?

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What animal can stand straight up?

There are so many animals that can stand straight up. Some of them include dogs, cats, monkeys, kangaroos and so many others.


Why do kangaroos need legs?

to jump


Do kangaroos hop on 4 legs?

No.


Are kangaroos good at jumping?

Of course. This is their primary method of locomotion. Kangaroos have large, strong tendons in their hind legs which act as "springs". The springing motion requires less energy than running does, so kangaroos are able to bound for longer distances than other mammals with the standard four legs can run. They have strong back legs and elongated hind feet for bounding.


How are kangaroos very strong swimmers?

Kangaroos have large, strong tendons in their hind legs which act as "springs". The springing motion requires less energy than running does, so kangaroos are able to bound for longer distances than other mammals with the standard four legs can run. They have strong back legs and elongated hind feet for bounding.


What are kangaroos' feet called?

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