The Kangaroos
| These animals have actually changed little from the forms we are familiar with today. The only difference is instead of hopping being their primary means of locomotion, these animals have evolved to move more like modern ostriches. They are still quite agile, and when necessary will leap to great heights. |
Aglaothylus
These are the rock wallabies of this
age. They spend all their time in rocky
outcroppings feeding on the small
grasses and lichens that grow around
them. Like their modern counterparts,
they are very agile leapers, using their
hind feet only to propel themselves
with and the long tail for balance. The
forelimbs are so small, they are
virtually useless. These tiny kangaroos
live in small groups.
These are the rock wallabies of this
age. They spend all their time in rocky
outcroppings feeding on the small
grasses and lichens that grow around
them. Like their modern counterparts,
they are very agile leapers, using their
hind feet only to propel themselves
with and the long tail for balance. The
forelimbs are so small, they are
virtually useless. These tiny kangaroos
live in small groups.
Carnophalanger
These are the only carnivorous kangaroos,
which evolved well before placental
mammals took over that role. These
animals will feed on anything in their range,
including attacking rather large crocodiles
and monitor lizards. The teeth are mostly
what is used to kill their prey. But these
animals are also equipped with an extra
long claw on the inside toes of each foot.
This claw can be as long as 10 inches, and
is razor sharp, useful for slicing into their
prey. They could very easily decapitate a
large monitor lizard with one kick.
These are the only carnivorous kangaroos,
which evolved well before placental
mammals took over that role. These
animals will feed on anything in their range,
including attacking rather large crocodiles
and monitor lizards. The teeth are mostly
what is used to kill their prey. But these
animals are also equipped with an extra
long claw on the inside toes of each foot.
This claw can be as long as 10 inches, and
is razor sharp, useful for slicing into their
prey. They could very easily decapitate a
large monitor lizard with one kick.
Lambeifer
These are the strangest-looking kangaroos. They are fitted with strange, fleshy lumps
of flesh over the eyes and nose. These formations are much larger in males than in
females and it is used to attract the attention of prospective mates. During the breeding
season, these formations turn a bright red and become highly attractive to females.
These are the strangest-looking kangaroos. They are fitted with strange, fleshy lumps
of flesh over the eyes and nose. These formations are much larger in males than in
females and it is used to attract the attention of prospective mates. During the breeding
season, these formations turn a bright red and become highly attractive to females.
Latrogalea
There are several species of this kangaroo, and they all walk around on all
fours. The forelimbs of this species grew longer as they retreated further into
the forests. These animals make dog-like noises to keep the group together,
ward off intruders, and alert others of impending danger. They live in large
herds never found too far from each other.
There are several species of this kangaroo, and they all walk around on all
fours. The forelimbs of this species grew longer as they retreated further into
the forests. These animals make dog-like noises to keep the group together,
ward off intruders, and alert others of impending danger. They live in large
herds never found too far from each other.
Macropus
A species that is even around today, they
occur well into the Metazoic era, derived
from the smaller wallabies. These animals
still can hop like regular kangaroos, they
can also run like ostriches. Whichever
they must switch to. Running allows the
tail to be held up to keep out of the reach
of pesty predators like dingoes. They still
live in large herds that graze together
and keep their eyes open for predators.
Of which dogs are still the biggest
adversaries even in the Metazoic.
A species that is even around today, they
occur well into the Metazoic era, derived
from the smaller wallabies. These animals
still can hop like regular kangaroos, they
can also run like ostriches. Whichever
they must switch to. Running allows the
tail to be held up to keep out of the reach
of pesty predators like dingoes. They still
live in large herds that graze together
and keep their eyes open for predators.
Of which dogs are still the biggest
adversaries even in the Metazoic.
Petaurogale
This is the only kangaroo ever to
evolve a gliding membrane, much like
a sugar glider. These are tiny,
cat-sized kangaroos. The tail is long
and flat, the body can also flatten up
when gliding, and the gliding
membrane is extensive. The head is
also somewhat flattened, and the ears
can fold backward while gliding. The
hands and feet are like those of
monkeys, equipped with sharp claws to
grasp the branches.
This is the only kangaroo ever to
evolve a gliding membrane, much like
a sugar glider. These are tiny,
cat-sized kangaroos. The tail is long
and flat, the body can also flatten up
when gliding, and the gliding
membrane is extensive. The head is
also somewhat flattened, and the ears
can fold backward while gliding. The
hands and feet are like those of
monkeys, equipped with sharp claws to
grasp the branches.
Petradoras
These are the New Zealand version of
rock wallabies. The tail is long, though
not prehensile, it is very flexible. The
hands and feet are highly opposable,
like monkeys. These kangaroos have
grown to adapt to living in both rocky
areas as well as in trees. They are
much more agile than modern tree
kangaroos. The eyes have become
larger and more foreward-facing for
accurate distance judgement.
These are the New Zealand version of
rock wallabies. The tail is long, though
not prehensile, it is very flexible. The
hands and feet are highly opposable,
like monkeys. These kangaroos have
grown to adapt to living in both rocky
areas as well as in trees. They are
much more agile than modern tree
kangaroos. The eyes have become
larger and more foreward-facing for
accurate distance judgement.
Phalangeria
There are several genera of
tree-dwelling kangaroos during this
era, this one has the most unique
appendages. The fingers are very long
and thin. These allow this kangaroo
not only great gripping power, but also
allows them to probe into their favorite
fruits and pods to pull out the pulp they
love to feed on. The tail is long and
prehensile and the feet are designed
like those of monkey's also for great
stability in the trees. They are quite
active leapers compared to the
slow-moving tree kangaroos of today.
There are several genera of
tree-dwelling kangaroos during this
era, this one has the most unique
appendages. The fingers are very long
and thin. These allow this kangaroo
not only great gripping power, but also
allows them to probe into their favorite
fruits and pods to pull out the pulp they
love to feed on. The tail is long and
prehensile and the feet are designed
like those of monkey's also for great
stability in the trees. They are quite
active leapers compared to the
slow-moving tree kangaroos of today.
Silfrangerus
This is the largest and bulkiest
kangaroo. They are about the size of an
elephant and are quite slow movers.
They are capable of sitting back on
their rear legs to reach up to high
branches to browse for leaves. Though
they do have predators, these large
roos can defend themselves quite
effectively using the long, sharp claws
on the forelimbs. They can swat these
quite hard and aggressively at an
attacker.
This is the largest and bulkiest
kangaroo. They are about the size of an
elephant and are quite slow movers.
They are capable of sitting back on
their rear legs to reach up to high
branches to browse for leaves. Though
they do have predators, these large
roos can defend themselves quite
effectively using the long, sharp claws
on the forelimbs. They can swat these
quite hard and aggressively at an
attacker.