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kangaroo

kangaroo

A kangaroo, the iconic marsupial native to Australia.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F998
Version
Emoji 11
Subcategory

Tags

animaljoeyjumpmarsupial

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicted as a realistic brown kangaroo standing upright, often used to represent Australia or wildlife.
Google
Shown as a stylized kangaroo with large ears and a pouch, conveying Australian identity or playful energy.
Twitter
Illustrated as a friendly-looking kangaroo, commonly used in contexts related to Australia, sports teams, or hopping movement.
Unicode Official
Represents a kangaroo, a large marsupial known for its powerful hind legs, large feet, and pouch for carrying young. Officially added to Unicode 11.0 in 2018.

Introduction

The 🦘 Kangaroo emoji depicts Australia’s national animal and symbolizes traits like agility, resilience, and uniqueness. It is frequently used to reference Australian culture, geography, or events—such as representing the country in international conversations, supporting Australian sports teams (like the rugby team nicknamed 'the Kangaroos'), or discussing wildlife and conservation. Due to its distinctive hopping motion, it can also convey ideas of jumping, progress, or energetic movement. Additionally, the kangaroo’s nurturing pouch sometimes evokes themes of motherhood or protection. The emoji is popular during major Australian holidays, sporting events, or when sharing travel experiences related to Australia. Its cheerful and recognizable appearance makes it a versatile symbol in both casual and thematic digital communication.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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