Below is a speech I performed in High School. We were supposed to research and present a current event, but I had my heart set on kangaroos. What began as studying a hopping marsupial, soon turned in to a love affair with the word literally. It's a word that can be used in any sentence, literally. Sure it can used improperly "It was literally raining cats & dogs"; however, when it's used correctly, the result is magical.
What animal better represents Australia, other than the koala? I’ll tell you what animal does, it’s the kangaroo.
The kangaroo has a variety of assets that make it jump out, literally. Such assets are the distinct nature in which they raise their young, and their tremendous speed when hopping.
Most mammals develop in their mother’s womb. When born they are well formed, and in many cases they are up and about within hours of birth. However, kangaroos, like other marsupials, give birth to tiny underdeveloped young. When the tiny newborn, called a joey, is born, it’s the size of a lima bean. Then, the joey must crawl into the safety of its mother’s pouch, where it will continue to grow and develop.
Kangaroos are widely known for their hopping. With it’s powerful hind legs, it can jump to heights of 6 feet and can cover up to 25 feet in a single jump. Thus, kangaroos can move very fast, even up to speeds of 48 km/h in short spurts.
The kangaroo is a fascinating animal, that stands out in the Australian wilderness. One day I hope to set my eyes upon this beautiful creature.
That day will be Sunday ..... literally.
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