Eastern grey kangaroo
Macropus giganteus
ok. 130 cmAdult male
to the top of the head
to the top of the head
- Mass
- samce do około 90 kgAdult males
Eastern grey kangaroo — size comparison
The eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) is a large marsupial of eastern and southeastern Australia. It inhabits forests, woodland and grassy plains where
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 130 cm
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Eastern grey kangaroo — size comparison — facts and sources
The eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) is a large marsupial of eastern and southeastern Australia. It inhabits forests, woodland and grassy plains where open feeding grounds adjoin shaded resting sites. It has grey fur, powerful hindlimbs and a long, heavy tail.
It chiefly eats grasses and low plants. Feeding is most frequent at night, dawn and cooler times of day; it rests in shade during heat. Its characteristic leaps are powered by the hindlimbs, with the tail helping balance.
It forms loose groups called mobs, whose membership can change. Young are born at an early developmental stage and continue growing in the mother's pouch. Gradual emergence allows exploration while maintaining close contact with the female.
Na wspólnej planszy używamy 130 cm do czubka głowy w spokojnej pozycji. Wartość jest zachowawczym punktem postawy neutralnej; nie używamy maksymalnego wyprostowania ani czubków uszu.