Australia has a rich diversity of kangaroo species, each uniquely adapted to specific environments, spanning from the dry Outback to coastal regions. Some notable types include the red kangaroo, ...

Several large key species of kangaroo, all bigger than modern kangaroos and known as Protemnodon, were previously assumed to have hopped, despite their size. However findings, published today in the ...

So, how many legs does a kangaroo have? Four, right? (Via Flickr / semuthutan) Well, according to new research, the right answer is actually five. Yes, five. A study published online Thursday says, ...

Red kangaroos are the largest land mammals in Australia. The largest kangaroo species, red kangaroos, can reach heights of up to six feet. However, the tallest kangaroo on record stood at a height of ...

Sex: The Detroit Zoo's Australian Outback Adventure is home to five males, nine females and several joeys (babies). Females Sheila -- born in June 2011 -- and Isa -- born in August 2011 -- can be seen ...

Walking on two legs is a rare and fascinating ability in the animal kingdom, observed across birds, mammals, and even small rodents. From waddling penguins to hopping kangaroos, these creatures have ...

A type of extinct kangaroo that lived during the Pleistocene around two and a half million to ten thousand years ago, known as the 'giant wallaby', was a poor hopper, a study has found. A type of ...