Kangaroos are instantly recognizable by their world-famous hop. Unlike most mammals, kangaroos don’t walk or run; instead, they use powerful, spring-like jumps to get around. But, naturally, this ...

Qantas' historic "kangaroo route" is a prime example of aviation innovation over the past century. It dates back to 1934 when tiny biplanes began hopping 12 days between Australia and the UK.