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For its entire life, a male kangaroo will continue to grow larger and stronger, although at a decelerating rate as they age. Their reputation as good boxers is also somewhat attributed to the fact that their forearms also grow longer and more muscular as they get older.

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Since kangaroos are indigenous to Australia, the first European explorers didn't know what they were. Upon inquiring to the Aboriginal peoples, the reponse was "Kangaroo," meaning, "I don't understand your question." This was mistaken for the animal's name which is how it is known today.

There are over 40 different species of kangaroo, ranging from the large Red Kangaroo to the smaller Wallaby.

Standing taller than a man and weighing as much as 85 kilos/190 pounds, the Red Kangaroo is the largest marsupial in the world.

Marsupials are mammals with external pouches in which their young develop. Baby kangaroos, called "Joeys," are about the size of a honeybee and helpless at birth. They climb into their mother's pouch immediately after they are born, where they will stay until they are ready to venture out into the world.

Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport was performed in time to a jumping windmill on "The Muppet Show."