Why are baby Kangaroo's called Joey's?

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2007-10-07 17:11:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

It's from an Australian aboriginal name for young kangaroo. Check source (etymology of joey).

2007-10-07 18:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by yutgoyun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

just are , like whales have calves and so do cows,, tigers have cubs and so do Grizzly bears...it's just comes from culture* besides it sounds cute*

2007-10-09 05:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋

Why not?

2007-10-07 17:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋