Question

write one Peculiar Character about kangaroos

Answer 1

An adult Kangaroo can stand up between 5 and 6 feet tall. They also have an overall weight of anywhere from 50 pounds to 120 pounds. That is quite a difference but it really depends on where they live and the particular species that you are talking about. The males are usually larger than the females within a given species.

The body structure of the Kangaroo is unlike any other animal out there. That is part of the thrill and fascination that people have with them. The tiny limbs of them which are in place where human hands would be are short and they don’t have thumbs on them. The ends of these limbs have very sharp claws on them.

The legs of a Kangaroo are extremely powerful. The feet are quite large which does give them an awkward appearance. However, the size of these feet allows them to be able to leap many feet into the air. They have tendons that are elastic in nature in their legs and that helps them perform the amazing movements we see. Each foot has four toes on it.

The tail is very long and thick and this helps to keep the Kangaroo balanced as they move along. There are quite a few muscles in the tail which allow the Kangaroo to use it in different ways. For example they will disperse their weight differently when they want to take a small step versus a huge leap. The position of the tail will be different during these movements as well.

Answer 2

The kangaroo has powerful hind legs and large feet, and a large muscular tail to keep it balanced while in motion. It is the only large animal to use hopping as its primary means of locomotion. A male kangaroo can leap to lengths of close to 30 feet and at a height of up to 10 feet. Its can reach speeds of up to 40 mph (60kmh).