When do red kangaroos use their forelimbs to move?

Red kangaroos use their forelegs when they graze. At these times, they "walk" between patches of grass by pulling themselves along with their forelegs. Their hind legs are incapable of moving independently on land, so the hind legs and tail are slid behind the body as the forelegs pull them along.

Kangaroos also use their forelimbs to swim. In the water, their powerful hind legs can move independently, but the forelegs are still used for paddling.