Kangaroo Facts

- An adult male kangaroo is called a buck.

- An adult female kangaroo is called a doe.

- A baby kangaroo is called a joey.

- The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial in the world.

- The kangaroo is an Australian icon.

- Kangaroos are often referred to as roos.

- The average life span of a kangaroo is about 4–6 years.

- Kangaroos are very good swimmers.

- Kangaroos can go for months without drinking water.