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'''Kangaroo''' (Guugu Yimidhirr language: ''gang-oo-roo''<ref>http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=kangaroo</ref>), several species of large [[marsupial]] of the genus ''Macropus'' native to Australia and adjacent islands, characterized over-sized oversized hind legs by which they use hopping to move about. The ''de facto'' symbol of Australia, kangaroos have been displayed on everything from the national coat of arms to coins, airline symbols, tourist advertisements, as well as numerous appearances in popular culture.
==Description==
*[[Eastern grey kangaroo]] (''Macropus giganteus'')
*[[Parma wallaby]] (''Macropus parma'')
*[[Red kangaroo]] (''Macropus rufus'')
*[[Red-necked wallaby]] (''Macropus rufogriseus'')
*[[Tammar wallaby]] (''Macropus eugenii'')