Kangaroos got their name from an aboriginal language known as Guugu Yimithirr. The actual word was “Gangurru” and the aboriginals used it for describing the grey kangaroo. They’re marsupials, which means that they carry their babies in a pouch. Find out more!

The musky rat kangaroo is the smallest kangaroo species. It’s only about 6 to 8 inches, or 15.24 to 20.32 centimeters, long and it weighs only 12 ounces, or 340 grams. It’s tail adds another 5 to 6 inches, or 12.7 to 15.24 centimeters, to its length. They are the only large animals that hop as a primary means of movement. This is because their springy hing legs and feet are much stronger and bigger than their arms.

When they’re feeding, they will use a slow walking movement. They do this by using their muscular tail as a fifth leg, pushing it off the ground as they move along.

When they’re in a mob, the kangaroos will groom each other and protect each other from danger. If one member of the group suspects dangers, they will stomp their foot on the ground to alert others.

Female kangaroos are pregnant for 21 to 38 days and she can give birth to up to 4 offspring at one time. At birth, the offspring is called a joey and can be as small as a grain of rice, or as big as a bee.