A walking kangaroo uses its tail like a fifth leg

A red kangaroo grazing with its forepaws and long tail touching the ground

A walking kangaroo uses its tail like a fifth leg

When a red kangaroo moves slowly to graze, it places its forelimbs and tail on the ground, then swings both hind feet forward together. Measurements show that the tail supports and pushes the body like another leg.

The famous feet handle the hops; the tail helps with the stroll.

Source · UNSW Sydney ↗

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A walking kangaroo uses its tail like a fifth leg