Kangoroo, Maskot of Australia

A kangaroo is a marsupial from Australia and New Guinea. Kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia: its emblem is used on the Australian coat of arms, on some of its currency, as well as by some of Australia's best known organisations. The kangaroo is important to both Australian culture and the national image.

The average life expectancy of a kangaroo is about 4–6 years.
Kangaroos have developed a number of adaptations to a dry, infertile continent and highly variable climate.

The kangaroo has been historically a source of food for indigenous Australians. Kangaroo meat is high in protein and low in fat (about 2%). Kangaroo meat has a very high concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) when compared with other foods. CLA has been attributed with a wide range of health benefits including anti-carcinogenic and anti-diabetes properties, in addition to reducing obesity and atherosclerosis.