Songs mentioning kangaroos - #5 - Kangaroo Court - Capital Cities

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Time for another song with ‘kangaroo’ in the title or lyrics. This one is Kangaroo Court by Capital Cities. A ‘kangaroo court’ came about early in Australia’s history. Someone suspected of a crime would be tried there and then by whoever happened to be around or who had a vested interest in the case. Often there would be no hard-and-fast evidence of any wrongdoing. Rough justice indeed. And now a few more facts about kangaroos. Little joeys spend about six weeks in the pouch before they start popping their heads out. When first born, they are blind and without fur, about the size of a jellybean. They claw their way up to the pouch. The doe licks the fur to try to make it easier for him. Once in the pouch they find a teat which swells once in the mouth to keep them secure. When they start to get a bit for the pouch you sometimes see the legs and tail poking out rather than the head. I’ve tried to catch this in my photo. And look how big her pouch is! Soon, the joey won’t be allowed back in the pouch but will continue to drink from the mother by standing in front and poking its head in the pouch. Did you know kangaroos don't sweat? When hot they lick their forearms. The evaporation of the moisture helps them to cool down.