ESCUELA 18 DE 5 2012 | Page 21

+ Kangaroos are mammals, and also marsupials.

+ They carry their baby (joey) in a pouch for 9 months.

+ They live in groups called “mobs”.

+ They live in Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania, in varied habitats.

+ They can weigh up to 90 kgs.

+ They can jump at speeds of up to 60 kms per hour, and up to 8 metres high.

+ They are herbivores. They eat grass and leaves.

+ They live from 6 to 8 years.

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