What is another word for macropodidae?
Pronunciation: [mˈakɹəpˌɒdɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Macropodidae is a word that refers to a family of marsupial mammals. Some synonyms for this term include kangaroo family, wallabies, and wallaroo family. Kangaroos, wallabies, and wallaroos all belong to the Macropodidae family. These animals are native to Australia and nearby islands. They are known for their characteristic hopping gait, powerful hind legs, and pouches in which they carry and nurse their young. Macropodidae species range in size from small wallabies to the larger kangaroos. Many of these animals are important cultural symbols and significant to the Indigenous peoples of Australia.
