Structures & Functions of a Kangaroo

By: Sabastian B.

Pouch

A kangaroo is a marsupial and all marsupials have a pouch. Marsupials carry their young in their pouch. Also, a marsupial baby is called joey.

Tail

Kangaroos have very long tails. Kangaroos use their long tails to balance. They balance when leaping or kicking.

Legs

Kangaroos use their legs for lots of things like kicking. They also use it

for boxing to get a mate during mating season. They use it to leap

into the air.

legs

Source

Britannica School Elementary, Kangaroos, 11/10/22