Kangaroos have large, strong tendons in their back legs that act as springs, allowing them to travel long distances expending little energy. Their size and shape also allows them to be strong swimmers to survive seasonal flooding. Kangaroo paws have roots that absorb moisture and minerals from the soil, passing it to the stem and leaves where it is stored. Their leaves provide a perch for birds to land on and pollinate the plant.

1. ANIMAL & PLANT
ADAPTATIONS
By Leah

2. Kangaroo
Kangaroos have many adaptions that help them survive in
their environment.
Kangaroos are able to travel long distances at a high
speed, expending very little energy.
Kangaroos have large and strong tendons in their back legs
which act as springs. This requires less energy than running.
Kangaroos are also strong swimmers. As many parts of
Australia have seasonal flooding the kangaroo’s size and
shape does not restrict it from swimming.

3. Kangaroo Paw
Kangaroo Paw have many adaptations that help it survive in
their habitat
The roots of the Kangaroo Paw do their job of helping the
plant survive by absorbing the moisture and minerals. The
water is then passed onto the stem and leaves where it is
stored
The leaves which are held up by the stem also make energy.
This is structural. The way the leaves are they provide a
sitting spot for birds as they come to pollenate the plant.