Kangaroo: Mighty Marsupials

Amazing Wildlife is spotlighting one of Australia's most beloved endemic species... the kangaroo!  This plant eating marsupial is known for its many familiar characteristics from its powerful kick to the female’s joey toting pouches. Hosts Ebone Monet and Rick Schwartz explore the marsupial’s lesser-known species, features and  behaviors. Later, a young listener has an opportunity to find out how much Rick really knows about the popular hoppers.  If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to wildlife@iheartmedia.com for your chance to hear it on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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