Kangaroo

THE ANSWER
"Eastern grey kangaroo dec07 02" — Photo by fir0002 flagstaffotos [at] gmail.com Canon 20D + Canon 400mm f/5.6 L / Wikimedia Commons / GFDL 1.2
A pouch-bearing hopper with a kick.
This iconic creature is famous for its unique mode of travel and its parental care method. It is a symbol of an entire nation's wild identity.
Explanation
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They are unable to walk backwards comfortably due to their powerful tail and leg anatomy.
The 5 Clues
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“They never skip leg day.”
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“A joey is their most precious cargo.”
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“They have a peculiar way of moving across arid plains.”
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“Found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.”
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“National emblem of Australia known for jumping.”
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