Why is the kangaroo considered the national animal of Australia?

ecnalubma

If you look at the Australian coat of arms, it has a kangaroo on one side, and an emu on the other. I've been told that this is because neither of these animals can move backwards (kangaroos can't hop backwards, and emus can't run backwards). Don't know how true it is, but I remember that from 2nd grade. See Q#18937 by Sam. There are no official animals of Australia, but there are an awful lot of kangaroos. (And a lot more are appearing as road kill because of the drought at the moment, let me assure you.) May 18 06, 5:59 PM

Gallop_JB

Because the Kangaroo is the national animal of Australia. Just like the Kiwi is NZ's May 21 06, 2:18 AM

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