Kangaroos' giant ancestor probably able to hop despite 250kg weight, scientists say

Omg y'all this is mind-blowing 🤯! I've always been fascinated by those massive prehistoric roos 😲. I mean, who knew they could hop too? This study is giving me all sorts of 'what if's - what would it be like to see a 250kg roo bouncing across the outback? 🌄 It's crazy how our assumptions about these creatures can be turned on their head 💥.

I love that the researchers are all about the science and not jumping to conclusions (pun intended) 😂. The idea that giant kangaroos might have hopped less frequently or over shorter distances makes total sense to me 🤔. It's like, if you're carrying around a heavy load, why would you need to hop super far? 💪

But what I find most interesting is how this study is helping us learn more about these incredible animals 🦥. We've always known they were awesome, but now we know just how awesome 😎. Can't wait for the next big discovery in roo land! 🐨🌟
 
I'm loving this 🤯 news about giant kangaroos! I mean, who knew they could hop so big and strong? It's crazy to think about those massive creatures jumping around with their powerful Achilles tendons and sturdy heel bones 💪🌳. The fact that researchers found thick tendons in certain species like kangaroo rats is a game-changer 🎉. Maybe we've been underestimating these prehistoric critters for too long? I'd love to see more studies on how they actually moved around and hopped – it's definitely making me want to learn more about Aussie wildlife 🌴.
 
I'm low-key impressed by this new study on giant kangaroos 🤯! I always thought they were just one-trick ponies when it comes to hopping, but turns out, they might have been more flexible than we thought 😏. The fact that some researchers initially doubted their ability to hop due to tendon snapping is pretty cool - like, who knew science could be so dramatic? 🎬

It's also interesting to see how the study acknowledges that giant kangaroos might not have hopped as much or over as long distances as modern red kangaroos. I mean, can you imagine these massive creatures running around, stressing their joints and whatnot? Yeah, maybe it makes sense they'd find ways to reduce that stress 🤔.

One thing that's still got me wondering is how the study estimated the strength of Achilles tendons in prehistoric kangaroos. Like, did they use some fancy new technique or just a lot of math and computer simulations? Either way, I'm stoked we're learning more about these amazing creatures 😊!
 
🐨 I'm loving this new info about giant kangaroos! I mean, who knew they could hop with a 250kg body? 🤯 It's wild to think that our prehistoric ancestors were able to move around with such ease and efficiency. The fact that their Achilles tendons and heel bones were strong enough to support hopping movements is a game-changer. It also makes me wonder, what would be the benefits of being super-efficient in terms of movement? Did it help them find food or escape predators more easily? 💡 The study might not have answered all the questions, but it's definitely given us a new perspective on these amazing creatures! 🌳
 
I think its pretty cool that scientists are proving old theories wrong about giant kangaroos 🤯 They were probably just as agile as their smaller cousins, who can jump insane distances already! Maybe they didn't have to hop super far or fast to get by, like maybe they found better spots to graze and stuff? Idk lol, but I love how scientists are always trying to figure out the truth about old creatures 🌳💡
 
I don’t usually comment but I think this is kinda cool 🤔... I mean, who wouldn’t want to see a 250kg kangaroo hopping around? 😂 But seriously, it's crazy how scientists can figure out that giant kangaroos were probably able to hop without totally breaking anything. I'm surprised they didn't just assume they couldn't because of their size, you know? 🤷‍♂️ It makes sense now that they did the research and found out about those super strong Achilles tendons and all that. Maybe these giant roos were just like modern kangaroos but with bigger muscles or something 😊
 
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