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The Resilient Kangaroo of Australian Aboriginal Culture: Symbol of Survival and Adaptability

In Australian Aboriginal culture, the kangaroo is a symbol of survival, adaptability, and movement. The kangaroo's ability to cover long distances and survive in harsh conditions is seen as a metaphor for endurance and resilience. The kangaroo's distinctive hopping motion is seen as a symbol of progress and forward movement. Kangaroo imagery is prevalent in Aboriginal art, stories, and dances.