Scientists previously thought hopping was impossible for Protemnodon goliah.

Using today's species as a reference, the researchers estimated the size and width of the tendons needed to withstand the ...

Long thought to have walked bipedally, like us, Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos have features that indicate they could ...

Learn more about ancient giant kangaroos and the previous research claiming they were too heavy to hop. A new study finds ...

Research for first time suggests tendon and bones in heavier species would have made bounding possible ...

Giant ancestors of modern-day kangaroos—which previous research has estimated could weigh up to 250 kilograms—may have been ...

Despite their enormous size, giant ancient kangaroos may have been capable of hopping in short, powerful bursts.

Heel bone of the largest giant kangaroo species, Procoptodon goliah. Photos are by Megan Jones and the specimen is from UCMP, ...