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Kangaroos are the largest land mammal native to Australia. The red kangaroo is just one of about 60 species of kangaroos and their smaller relatives (wallabies, bettongs and potoroos) found in Australia. Many of those other relative species are now threatened or extinct.
Even though they have two legs, kangaroos can’t walk like you might expect. Instead, they use their spring-loaded legs to hop across the land, which is a more energy-efficient way for these big mammals to travel. Thick leg tendons attached to their hips make fast, high and wide leaps. Their thick tails help balance their body weight while at rest.
Meet the Zoo's 12 kangaroos!
Males: Brootis, Roofus, Androo, Billroo, Eddieroo
Females: Ziva, Kirra, Sadie, Jarrah, Bluey, Bingo, Pollyroo
All 21 species of cockatoos are native to Australia and its surrounding islands, with the sulphur-crested cockatoo being one of the largest and most recognizable. These cockatoos are found in wooded habitats and are known to be noisy.
Major Mitchell's cockatoo is one of the most colorful species. It is the only cockatoo with a multicolored headcrest. These cockatoos live in semiarid forested grasslands and savannas in central and southwestern Australia.
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