5 Kangaroo Myths Debunked!

By Satyajit Patra Image: theunknowntrip.com

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#Myth: Kangaroos Can't Walk, They Only Hop!

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#Myth: Kangaroos Box Like Humans!

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#Myth: All Kangaroos Carry Joey's in Pouches!

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#Myth: Kangaroos Talk Like Humans!

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#Myth: Kangaroos are Aggressive

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