Kangaroo
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Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. They are recognized as the national symbol of Australia and derive their name from the Guugu Yimithirr word "gangurru," recorded in 1770 by Captain James Cook. Female kangaroos have a pouch on their abdomen. They stand on two feet, and their hind legs are quite large and powerful. They all feed on plants, and some are as small as a rabbit, while the largest can reach about 2.1 meters in height and weigh up to 90 kilograms. Their pregnancies are short, ranging from 29 to 38 days depending on the species. The average lifespan is 4-6 years, sometimes up to 23 years.
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