Why kangaroo is popular?

All the previous answers are correct. There's lots to love about kangaroos. But, they are not rare. There are around 15 million kangaroos hopping around Australia. There is a cull each year that takes about 10 to 15 % of the 15 million just to prevent a population explosion. Along with kangaroos there are many species of Wallabies hopping around out there as well. I think America's love of kangaroos stems in part from the TV show Skippy...only the oldies amongst us will remember it. And of course there's Kanga and little Roo from Winnie the Pooh! Along with being part of Australia's coat of arms, the kangaroo just says Australia! And...although I raise and rehab roos I do love the odd kanga banga! (Kangaroo Sausages).