Kangaroos stamp catalogue

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Kangaroos are marsupials of the family Macropodidae. There are about 50 to 60 species. They are found in Australia and New Guinea. Kangaroos are herbivores characterized by highly developed hind legs and smaller front legs. More

Kangaroos are marsupials from the family Macropodidae. There are about 50 to 60 species. They are found in Australia and New Guinea. They have also been introduced in other countries such as England, France and New Zealand. Kangaroos are herbivores characterized by highly developed hind legs and smaller front legs. Those hind legs are used in their characteristic way of locomotion. The strong tail is used as a balance organ and as a support. Newborn kangaroos look for one of the nipples in the pouch. Here they spend several more months, until they are large enough to leave the pouch. Kangaroos are seen as competitors of the imported sheep. They are therefore shot in large numbers by the farmers. The flesh and skin is used. Hunting and restocking of predators has led to the extinction of several species, while others have been greatly reduced in numbers. The (red) kangaroo is symbolic of Australia. Kangaroos are often featured on postage stamps from this country.

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Kangaroo (1888)