Friendly Kangaroos

Friendly Kangaroos at Melbourne Zoo, Australia.
"The kangaroo /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/ 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 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 tail for balance, and a small head. Like most marsupials, female kangaroos have a pouch called a marsupium in which joeys complete postnatal development.
Larger kangaroos have adapted much better[which?] to changes brought to the Australian landscape by humans and though many of their smaller cousins are endangered, they are plentiful. They are not farmed to any extent, but wild kangaroos are shot for meat, leather hides, and to protect grazing land for sheep and cattle.[2] Although there is some controversy, harvesting kangaroo meat has many environmental and health benefits over traditional meats.[3]
The kangaroo is an unofficial symbol of Australia and appears as an emblem on the Australian coat of arms[4] and on some of its currency[5] and is used by some of Australia's well known organisations, including Qantas[6] and the Royal Australian Air Force.[7] The kangaroo is important to both Australian culture and the national image, and consequently there are numerous popular culture references." - Excerpt from en.wikipedia.or...
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[@LoverOfManyArts]

Such cuties ❤

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

Before I leave this earth, I want to scratch a kangaroo behind the ear and call it a “good baby.”

[@Quagmi]

Haha, nice thing to have on your bucket list :)

[@rp-7688]

🇨🇰I remember in Australia Oliver was little

[@menslady125eif2590]

OH, they are so CUTE!

[@TheSkyatollah]

lol, that duck. It thinks it's a kangaroo.

[@Quagmi]

+Damian Skyfire Skippy the duck :)

[@christophercoleman1895]

quack lol

[@ellyneilsen2865]

They’re friendly until they aren’t!

[@Quagmi]

Indeed 😬

[@MDthornton83]

Kangaroos are awesome.

[@Quagmi]

+MDthornton83 yes they are :)

[@davidmurdock4740]

Knowing what they are capable of this video makes me cringe a little.

[@wings6680]

ikr I've been attacked by a wild kangaroo, broke 4 ribs

[@RaeOrRaven]

Where’s Kanga And Roo?