I WONDER - What Do Kangaroos Eat?

Kangaroos primarily consume grasses, leaves, and shrubs, but they can also eat flowers, ferns, and moss. They possess specialized teeth for grinding food and a unique digestive system to break down tough plant fibers. Kangaroos can survive on minimal water, obtaining most of their hydration from the plants they consume.

What are the primary components of a kangaroo's diet?

• Insects and small animals

• Grasses, leaves, and shrubs

• Fruits and nuts

• Fish and amphibians

Besides grasses, leaves, and shrubs, what else can kangaroos eat?

• Fruits and seeds

• Flowers, ferns, and moss

• Roots and tubers

• Bark and wood

What adaptation do kangaroos have for processing their food?

• Sharp claws for tearing

• Specialized teeth for grinding

• Long tongues for reaching

• Strong jaws for crushing

How do kangaroos manage to break down tough plant fibers?

• Using enzymes in their saliva

• By fermenting in their stomach

• With a unique digestive system

• By chewing continuously

How do kangaroos obtain most of their hydration?

• From rainwater collected in their fur

• By drinking water from streams

• Through the plants they consume

• By licking dew from leaves