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RED KANGAROO

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SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Macropus rufus

HABITAT:  Open plains and grass lands of central Australia.

CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
                                                   

DIET:  Grasses, leaves, roots, and other low herbaceous plants.

FUN FACT: 

They can achieve speeds of 48 kilometers per hour (30 mph) for short distances.  Their tail serves as a support and helps with balance and steering when leaping.  They can jump distances of 4 to 6 ft at a slow jump, and 45 ft in flight. 

FUN FACT:  One of the largest species of kangaroos, a male can be up to six feet tall with females being about 3.5 feet tall. Sexes differ in color, with males being reddish brown and female’s bluish gray color.  Hair may be coarse to quite soft.  The muzzle is partly haired.  They have extremely powerful rear legs and tail, small arms, narrow chest, and a small rabbit-like head.

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