any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
"The conservationists worked tirelessly to protect the endangered kangaroos roaming freely across the Australian outback."
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.
"The tourists gathered around to get a close look at the giant kangaroo grazing peacefully on the Australian outback plains."
To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.
"After hours of crying, the nurse suggested they try kangaroo care by holding the premature baby skin-to-skin against her chest."
Of or relating to Australia.
"The kangaroo is often used as a symbol of anything distinctly Australian, from its sports teams to its national identity."