Kangaroos - Facts for Kids

Eastern grey kangaroo with a joey in a grassy area, featuring their greyish-brown coats, long tails, and large ears.

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Facts About Kangaroos For Kids

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The word “kangaroo” comes from the Guugu Yimithirr word “gangurru,” which was first recorded by Captain James Cook in 1770.

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