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Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) immature, licking arms to keep cool, standing in dry outback, Sturt N. P
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Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) immature, licking arms to keep cool, standing in dry outback, Sturt N. P
Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) immature, licking arms to keep cool, standing in dry outback, Sturt N.P. New South Wales, Australia, October
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© FLPA/Jurgen & Christine Sohns
Arms Australasia Australasian Australia Australian Cool Endemic Groom Grooming Grooms Heat Kangaroo Kangaroos Lick Licking Licks Macropod Macropodidae Macropods Marsupial Marsupials New South Wales Outback Sturt Herbivores Immature Immatures Juveniles
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Kangaroo Spa Day - Immature Red Kangaroo Shows Off Unique Cooling Technique in the Outback!
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. In this adorable snapshot captured by FLPA/Jurgen & Christine Sohns, we witness a young and curious Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) showcasing its unconventional method of beating the scorching Australian heat. Standing confidently amidst the arid landscape of Sturt National Park in New South Wales, this little marsupial has found an ingenious way to keep cool – by licking its own arms! With temperatures soaring high, our juvenile kangaroo friend knows that staying hydrated is key. But instead of reaching for a water bottle like us humans would, it cleverly licks its furry arms to create a refreshing cooling effect. This behavior not only helps regulate body temperature but also serves as a grooming technique. As an endemic herbivore species native to Australasia, these macropods have adapted unique survival skills over time. And what better place to showcase their resilience than the vast outback? With every lick and groom, this immature kangaroo flaunts both its resourcefulness and cuteness simultaneously. So next time you're feeling hot under the collar on a sweltering day, take inspiration from our furry friend here! Remember that sometimes all it takes is a little creativity and some tongue action to beat the heat – just like our playful Red Kangaroo in Sturt National Park!
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