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Mutant Planet: Red Kangaroo
Male red kangaroos stand up to 6 feet tall and can weigh as much as 200 pounds! Females are tiny in comparison - weighing an average of only 75 pounds.
Added: Dec 22, 2010
Views: 9571 Views
Runtime: 01:47
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