Animal Diary - Kangaroo

Author: Bai Bing
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: When you open this book, you step into a kingdom of animals. Here, you will hear the protagonists, which are various animals, recounting their experiences over a day (or several days). How interesting and unique their experiences are! There is the tension of foraging, the joy of playing, the danger of encountering predators, and even the genuine emotions of interacting with humans. The book truly reflects the living conditions and natural habits of animals, while the illustrations vividly capture their essence. Listening to the stories told by the animals themselves, you will surely feel that it is precisely these unique animals that bring vitality to our world. They are friends of humans. We should live in harmony with them. Animal Diaries was nominated for the 5th National Book Award, won the 1st Prize of the 5th National Excellent Children's Book Award, and received the 11th Bing Xin Children's Book Award.
Character Profile: Kangaroo, a mammal native to Australia. There are 50 species of kangaroos, varying in size. Female kangaroos have a pouch on their abdomen. Since the fetus is born underdeveloped, it must be nurtured in the warm pouch. Adult kangaroos are about 2 meters tall with a tail measuring 1 meter. They feed on grass, young shoots, and leaves. They live in groups of a dozen or more. During fights for dominance, male kangaroos move like humans in boxing. Gray kangaroos can jump 13.5 meters in a single leap while running at speeds of up to 48 kilometers per hour—this may be their top sprinting speed. Their strong tails help with balance during jumps and serve as a third leg when sitting.