How The Kangaroo Made It To Australia

Prehistoric Australia was home to some of the scariest creatures ever. Imagine running into a giant, meat-eating kangaroo or a massive, 20-foot-long crocodile! There were also huge birds called "demon ducks" that couldn't fly but could chase you down. And let's not forget the enormous lizards and snakes that roamed the land. It's safe to say that living in ancient Australia would have been like living in a real-life monster movie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists in Australia just discovered a huge Megaraptor, and it’s a total game-changer. This dinosaur had massive claws and was way bigger than anyone thought lived there during that time. Before, most people believed Australia didn’t have giant predatory dinosaurs like the ones found in other parts of the world. But this Megaraptor proves that ferocious, massive hunters were roaming the ancient Aussie landscape too. It also hints that Australia’s dinosaur history is way more connected to South America and Antarctica than we realized. Basically, everything we thought we knew about dinosaurs Down Under just got flipped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists finally discovered why this rare manta ray is bright pink — and it’s not what you’d expect. Explore the mystery behind this one-of-a-kind creature and meet seven other amazing animals found only in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do insects in Australia grow so huge? Discover the science behind their size — from ancient ecosystems and warm climates to unique predators and evolution that made Australia home to some of the world’s largest bugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Few animals serve as icons for their continents quite like kangaroos, which truly symbolize Australia. Kangaroos are cool, cute and we know so little about them. Meanwhile, kangaroos are the largest marsupials alive today and they have so much to tell us. Like, what's hidden in their pouches? In this video we're gonna explore the world of marsupials and what makes them different from other Australian animals. Also, we're gonna find out how the marsupials made it to Australia if the oldest fossils of marsupials were found in North America... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the deep and discover 14 sea creatures you definitely wouldn’t want to meet up close. From eerie deep-sea predators to strange ocean dwellers, explore the most unsettling beings hiding beneath the waves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists have found what might be the world's largest asteroid impact structure buried deep in southern New South Wales, Australia. This huge Deniliquin structure is a whopping 520 kilometers in diameter, possibly beating the previous record held by South Africa's 300-kilometer-wide Vredefort structure. Can you imagine the chaos when that asteroid hit Earth? 🌍💥 Let's dive into this discovery and explore what could have happened during that colossal impact. It's mind-blowing to think about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered why almost nobody lives in the middle of Australia? Explore the harsh deserts, extreme temperatures, and surprising secrets of the Outback — and find out why it’s one of the most uninhabitable places on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia is facing something pretty scary—a megadrought that could be unlike anything it’s seen before. Scientists say the country’s dry spells are getting longer and more intense, with some areas already suffering from severe water shortages. This megadrought could last for decades, making it harder for farmers to grow crops and putting pressure on wildlife and the environment. It’s all linked to climate change, with rising temperatures making droughts worse. People in Australia are being urged to conserve water and prepare for tough conditions ahead. The big question is: how will the country adapt to this looming crisis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia built a fence across the entire continent, called the Dingo Fence, to protect their livestock from wild dingoes. These dingoes were preying on sheep and cattle, causing huge losses for farmers. The fence, stretching over 5,600 kilometers, aimed to keep the dingoes out of southeastern Australia, where most of the farming happens. It's one of the longest structures in the world, designed to control the dingo population and safeguard agriculture. The fence has had mixed results, impacting both the environment and wildlife in various ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices