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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
He was only cruising. They are super efficient. At full speed they are a site to behold.
"The comfortable hopping speed for a kangaroo is about 21–26 km/h (13–16 mph), but speeds of up to 71 km/h (44 mph) can be attained over short distances, while it can sustain a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) for nearly 2 km (1.2 mi). The faster a kangaroo hops, the less energy it consumes (up to its cruising speed)."
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I just read up on them. Top end of 44 mph is impressive.