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.

The kangaroo joey in this video is a natural at hopping, quickly jumping on his own seconds after leaving his mom's pouch Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...