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In Australia, kangaroos are commonly referred to simply as "roos". Male kangaroos may be called "boomers", but generally not by city dwellers.

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another name for a baby kangaroo is a joey

this is the name given to all young kangaroos

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Australians commonly shorten the term "kangaroo" to roo. Also, a male kangaroo is often referred to as a boomer.

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The common name of the Red kangaroo is simply Red kangaroo. It is not known by any other name. On occasion, it may be referred to as a "big red", but this is certainly not a common name.

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