Most kangaroos are left-handed.
Fact.
If kangaroos are chased, the run to water.
Fact.
Male kangaroos are very shy.
Lie. Male kangaroos are nothing but shy, they even flex to impress the female kangaroos.
Baby kangaroos are known as joeys.
Fact.
Kangaroos are carnivores.
Lie. Kangaroos like to chew on grasses, herbs and shrubs.
Male kangaroos are known as "boomers" and females as "flyers".
Fact.
Kangaroos are marsupials, which means they have very large feet.
Lie. It means they have a pouch for carrying their babies.
There are road signs in Australia warning drivers of kangaroos in the road.
Fact.
A group of kangaroos is called cattle.
Lie. A group of kangaroos is called "mob", "troop" or "herd".
When kangaroos fight, they punch and kick with powerful blows.
Fact.
Kangaroos are brilliant jumpers, and can leap as high as 10 feet (10 meters).
Fact.
Kangaroos are tiny creatures.
Lie. Kangaroos stand between five and six feet (1.5 meters to 1.8 meters).
Kangaroos can't move backwards.
Fact.
Kangaroos sweat profusely.
Lie. Kangaroos don't have sweat glands, they tend to hang out and relax when it's hot out.
Australia has more kangaroos than humans.
Fact.