- Kangaroos and Wallabies both belong to the Macropodoidea superfamily
- This name is derived from the two Greek words, macro meaning 'big', and pod meaning 'foot'
- Rat-kangaroos, tree-kangaroos and potoroos also belong the the Macropodoidea family
- Macropods are one group among marsupial mammals
- Roos' feet lay flat on the ground, which means that they cause virtually no erosion near dams or creeks. Compare with hoofed animals like cows, sheep or goats whose feet sink into the ground
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Dingos were traditionally the main predator for the roo. Modern day predators of the roos are foxes, roaming dogs, fences and cars
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The roo and emu are on our coat of arms. Neither animal can move backwards and they symbolise that Australia is moving forwards
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In the 1770s, Captain Cook took serveral kangaroos back to England
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Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies are found in the Macedon Ranges
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Click here to find out more about the Eastern Grey Kangaroo
- Click here to find out more about the Swamp Wallaby
Did you know ????
Orphaned Eastern Grey Kangaroo joeys are given a special 'kangaroo' milk formula until they are approximately 18 months of age.