1. A member of the family Macropodidae, a group of large marsupial mammals native to Australia and nearby regions, characterized by powerful hind legs and a long tail used for balance and movement.
Usage: Zoology term; Includes kangaroos, wallabies, and tree-kangaroos

Examples

• The kangaroo is the largest living macropod.
• Macropods are adapted for hopping across open grasslands.
• Scientists study macropod behavior to understand marsupial evolution.
• Wallabies are smaller macropods found in Australian forests.
• The macropod family includes some of the world's most recognizable animals.