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Knowing how to move
(locomotion)
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"Marsupials each have their own ways of getting around.
For instance, this Koala has long, sharp claws to help
him climb trees.
Like us, koalas also have 5 fingers and a thumb to help
them grip on tightly to branches." |
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Marsupial Mole
The Marsupial Mole specializes in
digging. It has two large, flat claws on its
front feet that are especially good at
loosening packed soil. It also has flat
back feet designed to push away the
soil!
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Rock Wallaby
The
Rock Wallaby
spends most of its time in a rugged, rocky
habitat. To cope with this, the bottoms of
its feet are ridged to help it grip onto
rocks. |
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