What is the fastest kangaroo?

red kangaroo
A red kangaroo can reach speeds of over 35 miles an hour. Their bounding gait allows them to cover 25 feet in a single leap and to jump 6 feet high. Female red kangaroos are smaller, lighter, and faster than males. They also boast a blue-hued coat, so many Australians call them “blue fliers.”

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Are kangaroos faster than humans?

The red kangaroo of the Australian plains is probably the most efficient ground animal in the world. When hopping along at the speed of a world-class marathon runner, it uses half as much energy as a human. A marathoner’s speed is nothing for this 7-foot pogo stick.