A kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae (macropods‚ meaning ’large foot’). 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.[1] Kangaroos are endemic to the country of Australia. The smaller macropods are found in Australia and New Guinea. Kangaroos have large‚ powerful hind legs‚ large feet adapted for leaping‚ a long muscular
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Characteristics of Life Activity---Kangaroo Kangaroos are the multicellular animals and they are complex one because they are mammals. As we all know they are the only large animals to use hopping as a means of locomotion and they also hop really fast. The comfortable hopping speed for red kangaroo is about 20–25 km/h (13–16 mph)‚ but speeds of up to 70 km/h (44 mph) can be attained‚ over short distances‚ while it can sustain a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) for nearly. They are also adept swimmers
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The red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is the largest surviving marsupial anywhere in the world. The Red Kangaroo occupies the arid and semi-arid centre of the country. The highest population densities of the Red Kangaroo occur in the rangelands of western New South Wales. Red kangaroos are commonly mistaken as the most abundant species of kangaroo‚ but eastern greys actually have a larger population.[18] A large male can be 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall and weigh 90 kg (200 lb).[19] The eastern grey kangaroo
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Our topic is about tree kangaroos. They are one of the many endangered species on our world‚ and we think that the tree kangaroo should be saved. This essay is going to tell the reader about tree kangaroos‚ and give reasons to preserve this species. Tree kangaroos should be saved because they are a type of animal in our world and they should stay that way. In the vast planet we have learned to call home‚ every animal counts. The tree kangaroos’ population is slowly disintegrating. Before we talk
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A kangaroo bounds across the rusty-red windswept outback; the setting sun‚ glowing a brilliant red‚ casts a shadow that grows longer and longer as the kangaroo continues on it path. This iconic picture of Australia is used across the world to promote the country. Compare this image to the image of the Midwest; rows of corn that stretch for as far as the eye can see‚ with an occasional deer running from field to field across the small country roads. These descriptions paint a picture of both countries
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Ultimately‚ the Kangaroo has to be Australia’s most famous and significant icon‚ it is known by the majority of people around the world and associated always with Australia. Due to the similarities it shares with the Australian character‚ it is recognised as the typical icon of Australia. The kangaroo represents Australia in many ways including: the logo for Qantas airlines‚ mascots for many sporting teams‚ and all products made in Australia are represented by the gold and green kangaroo trademark. Likewise
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Endangered Species Kangaroo Rat Habitat The Kangaroo Rat lives in arid areas. Many live in the western and southwestern deserts of the US such as California‚ and between the Sierra Nevada /Cacscade and Rocky mountains from southern Canada to central Mexico. The type of habitat Kangaroo Rats live in are sandy‚ rocky soils in deserts with little vegetation. They live in underground burrows that go in at an angle. Some Kangaroo Rats prefer to live in grass-land habitats that are well developed
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Kangaroo style care Kangaroo style care is a developmental care that is beneficial for all newborns most especially for those who are in the NICU. Kangaroo style care is also known as the skin to skin contact that involves direct contact between the newborn and the parent. Parents may hold their newborn baby very gently where they can listen to your hartbeat or to the sweet sound of your voice. Even in the NICU‚ you can still bond with your baby and get to know him more. Kangaroo style care is very
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Kangaroo Care in a Low-birth weight baby: Introduction This assignment will aim to explore the impact of Kangaroo care in a low birth weight baby and determine any evidence to support this. A definition of Kangaroo care and also a brief history will be given. A literature search review will be attached and an article chosen for critique purpose will be discussed. A brief medical history of the mother of the baby will be provided. NMC (2007) advises on confidentiality therefore‚ the mother
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QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT | Adaptations | A comparison of the salt water crocodile and fresh water crocodile | | | 2/27/2012 | | Figure 1 – Saltwater Crocodile Figure 2 – Freshwater Crocodile Subject: SCX101B School: Name: Completed: 12/03/12 I declare that the work submitted is my own with no part written/produced for me by any other person. I have acknowledged the people who have provided assistance and the materials referred to in developing my ideas have been acknowledged
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