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The word 'kangaroo' does not mean anything.
It is merely the word used by various aboriginal tribes to describe the largest marsupial.
Various myths include that it means (in aboriginal dialect):
- I don't understand what you're saying
- That's your index finger
The scientific name for the kangaroo family is Macropodidae. "Macropod" means big-footed.
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What popular boot name sounds like kangaroos?
Do you mean dungeroos?
What is the name given to all baby kangaroos?
All baby kangaroos are called joeys. This is the name given to the young of all marsupials, not just kangaroos.
What is another name for kangaroos and koalas?
Kangaroos and koalas are both marsupials.
What is another name for young kangaroos?
Young kangaroos are called joeys.
What is the name of the kangaroos mascot?
the mascots name is boomber
What is the name given to hill kangaroos?
These kangaroos are more commonly known as Common Wallaroos or Euros. Their scientific name is Macropus robustus.
What do the paintings with kangaroos on mean?
Kangaroos in aboriginal paintings are part of the story being told by the painting. They still mean "kangaroos", but are likely to be part of a hunting story being relayed by the intricate symbolism of the artwork.
What is the name for a group of monkeys or kangaroos?
A group of kangaroos is called a mob. A group of monkeys is a troop
What is an Australian creature?
What? Do you mean what is the name of one Australian creature e.g, kangaroos, koalas, lorikeets, bilby, rosellas, cockatoos, galahs ect.
Bunnies are saltatorial Kangaroos are ricochetal What does this mean they do?
Hop
How are bettongs and wallabies related?
Bettongs and wallabies are both members of the kangaroo family, or macropods. They are related to other kangaroos, such as Red Kangaroos, Grey Kangaroos, Pademelons, Tree Kangaroos, Quokkas and Euros (Wallaroos), to name a few.
What is the name of all the kangaroo together?
Kangaroos belong to the group of mammals known as marsupials. Kangaroos, specifically, are known as the macropods.
