Lives in Australia on the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. Inhabits bushes and savannas.
Interesting facts about Bennett's kangaroo
The main enemies of kangaroos in the wild are dingoes and snakes. Kangaroos can survive without water for several months.
Bennett's kangaroos are not dangerous to humans. A baby kangaroo is born very small - about 1 gram.
Australian scientists have successfully tested a new technique to preserve rare short-clawed kangaroos.
Juveniles of these marsupials are often preyed upon by feral cats, so the researchers suggested trapping them and keeping them in a fenced area until they are large enough to defend themselves from predators.
What can a kangaroo do
Kangaroos have keen eyesight and excellent hearing.
When one of the herd members is in danger, he warns the others by pounding the ground with his feet.
In one jump, a kangaroo covers about 2 meters. In addition, to escape persecution, he can jump 9 meters.
Contrary to popular belief, kangaroos prefer not to “box” with their front paws, but to strike with their clawed feet while balancing on their powerful tail.
How many hours do kangaroos sleep
Wild kangaroos are mainly nocturnal, and during the day they sleep in different positions: on their sides, often on their backs.
Leo can afford to sleep about 20 hours a day.
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