Palaeontologists have described three unusual new species of giant fossil kangaroo from Australia and New Guinea, finding them more diverse in shape, range and hopping method than previously thought.

Kangaroos are more than just Australia’s iconic hoppers — they’re a diverse family with unique traits, habitats, and survival strategies. From the towering red kangaroo to the smaller antilopine, each ...

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Kangaroos are more than just the memes you see on the internet; they’re Australia’s national symbol and some of the most remarkable mammals in the world. With their signature hops and unique physical ...

New research shows that young red kangaroos protected by the dingo-proof fence in Australia take more time to grow up than their counterparts on the other side, who quickly outgrow the risk of being a ...

An artist’s impression of the newly described fossil species Protemnodon viator and its relative Protemnodon anak, compared at scale to the living red kangaroo and eastern grey kangaroo.