Place Names
The kangaroo has inspired a number of place names in Australia. More prominent examples include:
- Kangaroo Flat
- Kangaroo Island
- Kangaroo Point
- Kangaroo Ground
- Kangaroo River and Kangaroo Valley
- Kangaroo Creek Reservoir
Read more about this topic: Kangaroo Emblems And Popular Culture
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