While it is uncertain why kangaroo young are called "joeys", it should be noted that all marsupial babies are called joeys. This includes koalas, wombats, possums, Tasmanian devils, etc.
The term "joey" is believed to have come from the aboriginal word for a young possum, and the name was extended to include all marsupials.
Kangaroos are called joeys because it is a term used to refer to baby kangaroos. Just like how we call baby humans "babies," baby kangaroos are called joeys.
yes because it is still a baby kangaroo and all baby kangaroos are called joeys
Baby kangaroos are called joeys.
Baby kangaroos are called joeys.
Well I'm pretty sure they are called pups.
All baby kangaroos are called joeys. This is the name given to the young of all marsupials, not just kangaroos.
Kangaroos carry their babies in special pouches on their bellies.
Australians call them joeys
You would have seen a baby kangaroo. Baby kangaroos are called "Joeys" I would scream
There are over 60 species of kangaroo in Australia. The smallest is the musky-rat kangaroo, whilst a common smaller variety of the kangaroo species is the wallaby. The potoroos, bettongs and the rat-kangaroos are also small types of kangaroos. Baby kangaroos of all species are called joeys.
Young kangaroos are called joeys.
Baby kangaroos are joeys. Females are known as jills or does, and male kangaroos are known as jacks or bucks.