"Love me, Care for Me, Protect Me"
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This kangaroo "Boomer" (Male Kangaroo) was standing at my caravan door at about 10pm one night in 2010, his stance and expression was irresistible. I think he was grateful to me for giving him a few pieces of bread ☺.
A Kangaroo is a marsupial mammal. It is a macropod which means "big foot". A male kangaroo is called a boomer. A female kangaroo is called a flyer. A baby kangaroo is called a joey.
The Kangaroo moves by hopping on its powerful hind legs. It uses its thick long tail to balance its body while hopping. A kangaroo can hop at up to 60kmh (40mph). It can also leap over obstacles up to 3m (10ft) high. Because of the unusual shape of its legs and its bulky tail a kangaroo can't walk or move backwards very easily.
The kangaroo usually rests in the shade during the day and comes out to eat in the late afternoon and night when it’s much cooler. It eats mostly grass. It needs very little water to survive. It can survive without drinking for months.
There are over 40 different types (species) of Kangaroo. The smaller ones are usually called Wallabies. The largest is the Red Kangaroo.
Hall's Gap - Victoria - Australia
*Canon EOS “KISS” D/SLR Camera*
*Canon 430EZ External Flash Light*
1/60, F/4, 26mm, ISO 400
22 responses
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John Linton gave props (10 Feb 2012):
Wildly wonderful entry!
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Michaela K. gave props (10 Feb 2012):
love it!!!!!
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Nancy Richard gave props (10 Feb 2012):
Love the photo and all the info I didn't know! LOL
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Patty Gross added a link (10 Feb 2012):
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JanElle gave props (10 Feb 2012):
He posed so beautifully for you.. this is a splended capture, and I love the expression on his face !!
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Donald Garrett gave props (10 Feb 2012):
Such a wonderful entry!!
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Iztok Urh gave props (10 Feb 2012):
Nice capture!!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (10 Feb 2012):
What a sweet looking face...It would be hard to resist when they beg for a treat.☺ This has been such a treat for the rest of us who don't see kangeroos every day in our part of the world..I am loving this wildville nature challenge and also love your entry!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (10 Feb 2012):
What a cutie!! Thank you for the lesson. I never knew there were so many kinds of them.
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Christopher J Chalk added a link (11 Feb 2012):
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (11 Feb 2012):
Perfect Chris!!!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (12 Feb 2012):
What a sweet capture, and a perfect entry for the theme. I loved the link!!
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je suis moi gave props (12 Feb 2012):
Thanks Mate for the snack. A grand shot....
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (12 Feb 2012):
OMG! That is the cutest little face. I love it.
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Donna Mullins gave props (13 Feb 2012):
What a cutie! Neat photo and entry Chris!
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Carlo Pagan gave props (14 Feb 2012):
Gorgeous!!
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elfriede fulda gave props (18 Feb 2012):
Excellent shot and entry, Chris, cute too !!
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Oregon Curly gave props (19 Feb 2012):
Chris, you've been taken in by a door-to-door model! ;-) Ya done good. However, whenever I see or hear of kangaroos ---- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGCiYDWGZv4&feature=related
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Lanis Rossi gave props (20 Feb 2012):
Well Done!
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Ann Reece gave props (23 Mar 2012):
Love that expression and the lesson on Kangaroos : )
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Ken O'Brien gave props (3 Apr 2012):
Love it,cool.
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Saroj Swain gave props (4 Apr 2012):
love it!!! yes they are protected.....
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