Red Kangaroo Macropus rufus
Like all marsupials, kangaroos begin life as bean-sized joeys and crawl into their mothers’ pouches, where they remain for several months.
ORIGIN:
Australia
HABITAT:
Grasslands and deserts
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Up to 200 lbs
Length: 2-4 ft
DIET:
Grasses and leaves
PREDATORS:
Dingos and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Strong legs; sharp claws
REPRODUCTION:
33-day gestation; sexually mature at 20 months
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 20 yrs in wild
What is a group of kangaroos called?
A mob |
A crash |
A jack | A herd |
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