Macropodidae

Macropodidae is a family of marsupials that includes animals like kangaroos, wallabies, and related species. They are characterized by powerful hind legs, large feet, and a long muscular tail, all adapted for hopping and jumping, which are their main ways of moving. Found mainly in Australia, these creatures are herbivores, feeding on grasses and leaves. They have pouches for carrying and nurturing their young, called joeys. Macropodids vary in size from small wallabies to large kangaroos, and they play an important role in their ecosystems as grazers.