Information challenge – force of a kangaroo punch

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by aj.lec

It would also depend on variety and size of kangaroo you are trying to compare it against
There is almost 60 different species of kangaroo
Red kangaroo being the largest growing to almost 90 kgs and around 6 foot in height
The back legs are very formidable easily opening up a dog or human with one strike with the large centre claw
even the front paws are extremely sharp and can cut fairly easily

Andrew, you are turning this into a Monty Python sketch!:
What's the average flying speed of a Swallow?
African or European?
I don't Knooooowww...

Despite the common perception of "Boxing Kangaroos", their upper body strength is quite weak. The fight by grappling their opponent by the neck with their arms to hold them close, transferring their weight to their tail and kicking with their feet. Even without breaking skin, the force of their legs and rapidity of the strikes are probably on a par with a heavyweight boxer.