kangaroo
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But missing from the line up is the original figure of the young kangaroo, called Roo, which the library says was lost in the 1930s.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
These were probably giant kangaroo rats, a native species whose numbers have been growing since their listing as an endangered species in 1987.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Should I hop around New York City like a kangaroo?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
"I hate losing, so that's my motivation," said Alcaraz, who plans to have a tattoo of a kangaroo to mark his achievement.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
If it failed, the reserve parachute that was strapped to my belly like a baby kangaroo would be my last hope.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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