Adaptations of a Kangaroo

Adaptations of a Kangaroo

1. Structural

   • Physical features of an organism and the way that it is built
     • Eyes are far apart allowing them to see beside them and see small movements from a distance
     • Large tendons in hind legs as springs to use less energy when running from predators, giving them the ability to jump for long distances
     • Front legs are short, so the front of the kangaroo is lighter when hopping
     • Long and strong tails for balance

2. Behavioural

   • The way the organism behaves and acts
     • Crouches in a smaller position to keep itself from heating up in the sun
     • In hot weather, they lick their paws for evaporation
     • In the cold, fur is used as insulation, as well as shivering producing heat.

3. Physiological

   • The way in which an organism functions
     • Mothers can produce 2 types of milk for the two different aged joeys.
     • In dry seasons, male kangaroos do not produce sperm and females only have children if there is enough water for the production of vegetation and plants.