Red kangaroo
Osphranter rufus
ok. 130 cmAdult male
to the ear tips
to the ear tips
- Mass
- 65–92 kgAdult males
Red kangaroo — size comparison
The red kangaroo inhabits Australian semi-deserts, dry grassy plains and scrub. It is the largest living marsupial. Adult males usually have reddish fur, while
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Height
Ground the ear tipsReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 130 cm
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Red kangaroo — size comparison — facts and sources
The red kangaroo inhabits Australian semi-deserts, dry grassy plains and scrub. It is the largest living marsupial. Adult males usually have reddish fur, while females are often blue-grey. A pale underside and contrasting cheek markings stand out against the back.
Powerful hind legs enable fast hopping, and the long tail aids balance. During slow movement, the tail bears part of the weight as an additional support. Grasses and herbaceous plants form most of its diet. It often feeds at dusk and at night to avoid extreme heat and also obtains water from plants.
It forms loose groups. A newborn is tiny and climbs into the mother’s pouch soon after birth to continue developing. Even after starting to venture outside, the young returns to the pouch for protection for a time.
Materiały rządu Terytorium Północnego podają dorosłym samcom zwykle około 1,5 m wysokości, jednak wynik silnie zależy od wyprostowania tułowia i uszu. Plansza używa zachowawczych 130 cm do końców uszu dla spokojnej, lekko pochylonej sylwetki — nie dla maksymalnie wyprostowanego dużego samca.