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The real name is kangaroo. The word 'kangaroo' is taken from the native word for the kangaroo which sounded like "gangurru". As the indigenous people of Australia did not have a written language, this was the best way that Sir Joseph banks recorded the word.
The only other real name of the kangaroo is its scientific name. All kangaroos are in the genus Macropus. There are many different species of kangaroo. The most common ones are Macropus giganteus ( Eastern Grey Kangaroo) and Macropus rupus ( Red Kangaroo).
There are various smaller species of kangaroos, such as the wallaroo, wallaby, potoroo, bettong and rat-kangaroo, but these are all types of kangaroo,
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Are kangaroos real?
Yes. Kangaroos are wild animals. Whilst they can become used to humans, they cannot be truly domesticated.
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.
Is a purple or blue kangaroo real?
No. There are no purple or blue kangaroos.
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.
Are Arctic kangaroos real?
No. there is no such thing as an Arctic kangaroo. Kangaroos are native to Australia while tree kangaroos are native to Australia, New Guinea and some Indonesian islands. This means that, depending on their species, kangaroos need a temperate or tropical climate.
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
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.
What is the more common name 4 macropods?
The more common name for macropods is Kangaroos and Wallabies. Macropods is more of a 'banister name'. There are many subtitles underneath it. Kangaroos and Wallabies are in the same family, but do have differences.
