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Weight is not an issue: How a 250kg kangaroo could still hop on two legs

4 months ago

A new study using fossil evidence suggests extinct giant kangaroos, some weighing up to 250kg, were physically capable of hopping. Researchers found their bones and Achilles tendons were strong enough to withstand the impact of jumping. While not as efficient as modern kangaroos for long distances, this capability could have been used for bursts of speed or escape.
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