Red kangaroo(Macropus rufus / Red kangaroo)

Red kangaroo

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Location Red kangaroo

Kangaroos are wonderful creatures that can withstand the hot Australian sun. Their tough and dense fur protects them from the sun in the warmest and driest areas of their habitat, as well as preventing hypothermia. Females are grey, and males are red colour. Red kangaroos have muscular bodies, with huge, well-muscled tails and powerful hindquarters. The kangaroo's tail is robust enough to sustain its body weight. 

Basic Information

Order
Diprotodontia
Family
Macropodidae
Body Length
65 – 120 cm with 65 – 100 cm tail
Height
160 – 180 cm
Weight
17 – 92 kg
Lifespans
20 years in the wild, 16 years in captivity
Gestation Period
33 days and then 235 days development in the pouch
Number of Offsprings
1
Predator
raptors, dingo, human
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Habitat

desert, savanna, grassland, scrub forest

Diet

grass, leaves, wood, bark, stems

Life

crepuscular and nocturnal; social – create small groups, averaging 10, called "mobs“ which are made up of females and their offspring, with one or several males

  • Do You Know...

    Red kangaroos can reach speeds of up to 64 km/h, with a jumping length of 8 meters and a height of up to 3 meters.

  • Do You Know...

    The red kangaroo, as a grazer, plays a significant role in shaping vegetation communities in the ecosystems where it inhabits.

  • Do You Know...

    The red kangaroo, as a grazer, plays a significant role in shaping vegetation communities in the ecosystems where it inhabits.