Why do kangaroos have small arms

You might also like More from author. Prev Next. Leave A Reply. Sign in. Welcome, Login to your account. Forget password? Remember me. Sign in Recover your password. How do kangaroos walk? What are kangaroos feet called? Do kangaroos walk on 2 legs? Why do kangaroos have small arms? How far can kangaroos jump? What disease can you get from kangaroo Poo? Are kangaroos healthy? Just ask David Striegl, the unfortunate Australian football player who, while out for a jog in March, was knocked unconscious by a wild kangaroo and had the scrapes and bruises to prove it.

Get Audubon in Your Inbox Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news. Email address. Find Audubon Near You Visit your local Audubon center, join a chapter, or help save birds with your state program. Explore the Network. Kangaroo feet are well evolved for a life spent propelling their owner across the landscape in big bounds. These huge feet make a great launch pad, as well as being pretty handy for fighting off rival males for breeding rights. Kangaroos also beat the ground with their feet to alert other nearby kangaroos when a predator is around.

Interestingly, kangaroos can also keep cool by licking their hands and rubbing the saliva over their bodies, which works ina similar way to sweat.