Animal theme of the day

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Kangaroos are often spotted in
the wild having absolutely no idea
where they are or how they got
there.





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tail: Very muscular terminal appendage; it helps maintain equilibrium while jumping and, with the back legs, supports the body at rest.

pouch: Located on the female’s belly and having nipples; the newborn continues to develop inside it. In some species, the pouch is dorsal or absent.

thigh: Upper portion of the hind limb; its muscles provide the kangaroo with strong propulsion.

foot: Powerful terminal end of the limb bearing four digits; it supports the body and has a motor function.

digit: Articulated limb at the end of the foot. The kangaroo does not usually have a thumb. The 2nd and 3rd digits are fused, while the 4th digit ends in a strong sharp claw.

claw: Pointy sharp corneous structure used especially to scratch and claw adversaries during combat.

forelimb: Poorly developed articulated limb ending in five clawed digits; the kangaroo uses it to feed and to defend itself.

snout: Long front portion of the head having mainly a highly developed olfactory function.

pinna: Movable outer portion of the ear made of cartilage and located on the side of the head to capture sounds.

fur: Hair covering the body, mainly for maintaining body temperature; the fur insulates against cold and heat.

hind limb: Extremely muscular articulated limb ending in four digits allowing the kangaroo to move swiftly by powerful bounds and to strike its enemies.
 
Friday's Animal: RHINOCEROS (which happens to be on the endangered list..)


Animal Riddle
What one-horned animal asks questions?
Answer: A why-nocerious.




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