GK
WORLD GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Australia
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New Zealand
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Both of the above
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Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
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Detailed explanation-1: -The kangaroo is endemic to Australia. The species is also found in Tasmania and nearby islands. Other marsupials can be found in some parts of Asia and the Americas, though the continent of Australia has by far the most, both in terms of species and population numbers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Where do kangaroos live? Red Kangaroos are found over most of arid Australia, preferring flat open plains. Eastern Greys are found from Cape York to Tasmania; Western Greys have an equally wide distribution, from Western Australia to Victoria (both species prefer denser vegetation).
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is B Australia Kangaroos are mainly found in Australia and are .
Detailed explanation-4: -How did kangaroos end up in Australia and nowhere else in the world? Quite simply, they evolved there. Australia is an island continent, so its evolutionary development took place independently of other lands. In particular, its mammals evolved in the marsupial form rather than the placental.