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RED KANGAROO
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Macropus rufus
HABITAT: Open plains and grass lands of central Australia.
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern
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.
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