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kangaroo

[kang-guh-roo] / ˌkæŋ gəˈru /


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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

"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

Australian Jay Vine won the Tour Down Under - despite being knocked off his bike in a crash caused by a kangaroo.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

The researchers also compared the heel bones of giant kangaroos with those of living kangaroo species.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

I shout, because I have no idea what sound a kangaroo actually makes.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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