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Kangaroos and wallabies are both herbivorous marsupials that are native to Australia. Differences include:

  • kangaroos have large, strong hind legs and small forepaws, and they move by hopping on their hind legs; wombats walk close to the ground on four legs.
  • kangaroos have a pouch in the front of their abdomen, with the opening at the top; wombats also have a pouch, but it faces backwards
  • there are over 60 species of kangaroos, and just three species of wombats
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