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Actually an unknown aborigine guide named the kangaroo. When he was asked the name of the kangaroo he said "Kangaroo" which in his language means "I Don't Know"'.
The above is a complete myth which continues to be perpetuated by the gullible.
The word "kangaroo" is believed to have come from the Aboriginal word gangurru, a Guugu Yimidhirr word referring to the Grey Kangaroo. Captain James Cook's botanist, Sir Joseph Banks, first recorded the word as "kangaru" when the Endeavour was damaged on the Great Barrier Reef near modern-day Cooktown, and required the crew to stay on the mainland for almost 7 weeks repairing their ship. This gave Banks ample time to make copious notes on the fauna and flora, and to be certain of the Aboriginal word for kangaroo, even though he had trouble translating it into written form.
Therefore, Sir Joseph Banks did not name the kangaroo, but he was the first to record the name.
What else can I help you with?
Did James Cook discover the kangaroo?
It was Sir Joseph Banks who actually was the first European to make notes on the kangaroo. Banks travelled with James Cook on the Endeavour.
Did Willem Jansz find the kangaroo?
No. The kangaroo was first noted and described by Sir Joseph Banks, who travelled with James Cook in 1769-1770.
What is the name of the person who named the kangaroo?
The term kangaroo was used by Capt. Cook and botanist Joseph Banks, supposedly an aborigine word from northeast Queensland, Australia, usually said to be unknown now in any native language.
What is a kangaroo's real name?
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,
Who are banksias name after?
Joseph Banks
What language did the word kangaroo come from?
The word "kangaroo" is believed to have come from the Aboriginal word gangurru, a Guugu Yimidhirr word referring to the Grey Kangaroo. Captain James Cook's botanist, Sir Joseph Banks, first recorded the word as "kangaru" when the Endeavour was damaged on the Great Barrier Reef near modern-day Cooktown, and required the crew to stay on the mainland for almost 7 weeks repairing their ship. This gave Banks ample time to make copious notes on the fauna and flora, and to be certain of the Aboriginal word for kangaroo, even though he had trouble translating it into written form. It could be that "Kangaroo" is the name of a specific type of kangaroo in one Australian aboriginal language. Europeans applied the name to all similar creatures.
Who is sir Joseph banks family?
his father is William Banks and his mother is Sarah banks, You won't get your information by searching their names on Goggle. I already tried that so you have to search Sir Joseph banks name and try to find out about them
What was the occupation of Joseph Banks?
Sir Joseph Banks was a naturalist and botanist.
What is Joseph Banks's birthday?
Joseph Banks was born on February 13, 1743.
When did Joseph Banks Rhine die?
Joseph Banks Rhine died in 1980.
When was Joseph Banks Rhine born?
Joseph Banks Rhine was born in 1895.
When was Robert Joseph Banks born?
Robert Joseph Banks was born in 1928.
