Did you know? Kangaroos cannot walk backwards

This is because of its hind legs – which allows them to move generally in one direction – and its bulky tail which can grow up to 4 feet long. The kangaroo’s tail is usually long, thick, muscular and rigid. It’s kind of the third leg that helps them keep balance and move.

Kangaroos, the largest hopping mammals in the animal kingdom, they cannot walk or hop backwards. But, kangaroos can lean backwards slightly, during a fight.

In an attempt to avoid injury, they can move slightly away from their opponent, and it’s often in the rearward motion.