birth
this process takes about 23 to 33 days for a kangaroo to be born.
what is the gestation period
this piece is used as a fifth limb
what is a tail
to reproduce they need a partner
what is sexual reproduction
this is where kangaroos carry their babies so they can remain mobile.
what is the pouch
What is the term for the infant kangaroo, born in an undeveloped state, that continues its growth and development in its mother's pouch?
what is a joey
What is the unique term used to describe the birth process of kangaroos, where a mother gives birth to an underdeveloped offspring?
what is marsupial birth
what would the result be if Patrick Bowling fought a kangaroo?
what is a win
this occurs between the months of September and March
what is the breeding season
kangaroo joeys rely on their mother's milk for an extended period of time. What is the term for the milk-producing glands in female kangaroos used to nourish their young?
what are mammary glands or teats
Kangaroo joeys eventually outgrow their mother's pouch. At what age or stage do they usually start to venture out of the pouch?
what is 6 to 7 months of age
kangaroos give live birth what does this make them?
what is viviparous?
what is the maximum speed a kangaroo can run at
How many embryos can a k kangaroo be pregnant with at once?
Female kangaroos can be simultaneously pregnant with two different-aged embryos.
Why are kangaroos hind legs so strong?
Kangaroos have powerful hind legs built for hopping.
this occurs around 18 months to 3 years into a kangaroo's life
what is sexual maturity?
what do kangaroos give birth to, what are they called?
Kangaroos give birth to undeveloped joeys, which continue to grow outside the womb.
a kangaroo can jump this height.
what is 10 feet?
How long are kangaroos gestation period?
Kangaroos have a very short gestation period, usually lasting just over a month.
How many compartments does a kangaroo stomach have?
Their stomachs have four compartments for efficient digestion of their plant-based diet.
What os a kangaroos typical lifespan?
Kangaroos typically live 6 to 8 years in the wild.
How big are new born kangaroos?
Newborn kangaroos are the size of a lima bean and weigh less than a gram.
what is moss
what do male kangaroos do to compete for mating.
what is use their forelimbs to "box" each other during mating competitions.
What is a kangaroos tail used for?
Kangaroos use their muscular tails for balance and support while hopping.
What happens to a kangaroos teeth as they age?
Their teeth wear down as they age due to their abrasive diet of tough vegetation.