By: J. T.
Kingdom | Phylum | Class
| Order | Family | Genius
Species | Works Cited
Kingdom: Animalia (Metazoa)
Multicellular organisms
Heterotrophs
Ingest food and digest in an internal cavity
Have no cell wall
Reproduce sexually
Phylum: Chordata
Bilateral symmetry
Segmented body
Single, hallow, nerve cord
Complete digestive system
Bony exoskeleton
Ventral heart
Closed blood system
Class: Mammalia
3 middle ear bones
Hair (fur)
Sweat glands (mammary glands)
Feed young with milk
Differentiated teeth
Order: Diprotodonita
Herbavores
Single pair of incisors that dominates the lower jaw
most have 3 pairs of insisors in upper jaw
They have upper canines but they lack lower canines
They vary from sharp and pointed to round and smooth
Family: Macropodidae
Medium to large size
Long narrow hind feet and powerful limbs
Tail is long and heavy (horny tip) 
Used for keeping their balance
Bipedal form of hopping
Long narrow skull
Lower jaw is deep
Grazers and browsers
Complex stomach
Well developed pouch
Genius and Species: Macropus and giganteus
Fun Facts:
Can jump 25 feet
A male kangaroo is called a "boomer"
a newborn Joey or kangaroo is about the size of a lima bean
To cool itself off, it licks its paws
60 different species of kangaroos inhabit Australia
It is extraordinary how a Grey Kangaroo can jump such a long distance in a single leap. From the phylum Chordata, the Grey Kangaroo is a truly amazing vertebrate. The various characteristics of the Grey kangaroo enable it to survive in it's habitat.
Grey Kangaroos have many characteristics that
help it to survive in the wild. One
characteristic they have is a large and strong
hind legs and feet. They have the ability to jump far and high. Another
characteristic they have are powerful, long tails. This helps them to keep their
balance, especially when they are hopping. in addition, they carry their young in a
pouch until they r a certain age. This is used to protect the Joey until it is big
enough to take care of itself. In conclusion, kangaroos have many interesting
characteristics.
Grey kangaroos have vital needs in order to survive in
their habitats. For example,
they need plants to live on. They need to be able
to move around freely in wide, open spaces. They also need large amounts of grass or
bushes. They use this for food and grazing. Another example is that they are
never more then fifteen kilometers away from a large water area. They need this to
drink from, and without this, they would not survive. In conclusion, they have
special needs for their habitats.
The kangaroos have many characteristics that permit them to stay alive. they not only need water and food, they also need their tails and feet to survive. All in all, they are beautiful animals with many unique characteristics.
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To The Watering Hole
Drums through the tall plains, Hopping to the water hole, Then they sit and drink |
Donegan, Keenan . Grey Kangaroo. 8 Sept. 1997. 19 Mar. 2003
<http://http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/chordata/mammalia/diprotodontia.html>.
Harrison, George . Everything you want to know about Grey Kangaroos. 7 Sept. 1997. International Wildlife. 2 Apr. 2003 <http://http://216.109.89.116/internationalwildlife/kangaroo.html
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