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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

A previously unknown species of native bushland marsupial, closely related to the kangaroo, has been identified through new research.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

She dug into the kangaroo pocket of her hoodie and pulled out the box from Jenners, which she placed on the table in front of Mother.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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