KANGAROO

Kangaroo

The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae . In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, especially those of the genus Macropus, red kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo and western grey kangaroo. Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. The smaller macropods are found in Australia and New Guinea.

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kangaroo

Noun

  1. A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.
  2. A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

Verb

  1. To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.
  2. To hunt kangaroo.


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