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Pentapedal Locomotion: FreeSchool Presents a Closer Look at the Peculiar Motion of Kangaroos

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This video explains how kangaroos use their tails to help them walk! It's called pentapedal locomotion because they use five legs - two back legs, two front legs, and a strong tail. Kangaroos can't walk backwards though!

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

Test your knowledge after watching!

Q1 How many legs does a kangaroo have?

Answer: Two back legs, two front legs, and a tail!

Q2 What is the special name for how kangaroos walk?

Answer: Pentapedal locomotion

Q3 Why can't kangaroos walk backwards?

Answer: Because of how their legs and tail work together to move them forward.

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