Vocabulary
What is a Marsupial?
Type of mammal in which the mother has a pouch for carrying her young
What is the World's Largest Marsupial?
Red Kangaroo
What is the name for a group of Red Kangaroos
Mob
How far can the Red Kangaroo leap in one hop?
25 feet
In the nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill, what do Jack and Jill go up the hill to fetch?
A pail of water
What is the name for a person or animal that onnly eats plants (Herbivore)
Vegetarian
How do the males show their dominance?
They "box" with other males. They balance on their tails and try to push each other off balance with their foremarms or by kicking their hind legs.
What does dominance mean?
Power over others; controlling
Are Red Kangaroos good swimmers?
Yes
What color is an emerald?
green
What does it mean when a Red Kangaroo is panting?
They are breathing heavy to cool off
Are Red Kangaroos Carinvores?
No, they are herbivores or vegetarians
What is a dingo?
A type of wild dog in Australia
What does a Red Kangaroo use its tail for?
Balance and Steering
According to the Dr. Seuss book, who stole Christmas?
The grinch
What is a Joey?
A baby (Red) Kangaroo
Which is smaller? The Red Kangaroo or the Grey Kangaroo?
Grey Kangaroo is smaller
What does it mean to conserve something?
To keep in a safe or sound state; to use carefullyl
What do we call the groups of Red Kangaroos that travel together?
Mobs
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Egypt
What does regurgitate mean?
To bring swallowed food (up again) to the mouth
How big is a baby Red Kangaroo?
Less than an ich
What is vegetation?
Plants (that are eaten)
How tall is a Red Kangaroo?
About 6 feet
What is a group of lions called?
A Pride