The Red Kangaroo

This month I am going to be writing about Australia and its wildlife, democracy, history, culture... etc. But today I will be writing about the Red kangaroo and how it lives, what it eats, how far can it jump and all the main facts.

How large is a Red kangaroo?

The Red kangaroo is the largest kangaroo in the world and is the largest mammal in Australia! A male red kangaroo can grow up to 10 feet and weight up to 200 pounds! The female red kangaroo is quite small and only grows up to 4 feet and 80 pounds.

How many kangaroos are there?

There is an astounding population of 50 to 60 million kangaroos in Australia! Imagine having that many pets!

What do red kangaroos eat?

The red kangaroo is a herbivore which means it only eats grasses and plants.

Where do they live?

The red kangaroo is mainly found in western and central Australia.

How far can a red kangaroo jump?

One of the longest recorded jumps of a red kangaroo was up to 30 foot!

FIGHT!
You might think of kangaroos as lovely cuddly animals.....bounce......bounce.......bounce. No. Kangaroos are very strong and fierce, you wouldn't want to get in a fight with one. Male kangaroos will box each other in a fight but if it gets serious they will lean on their tail and kick with both of their feet at once.

Pouch?

A kangaroo is a marsupial. A marsupial is an animal that gives birth very early then the baby stays in its pouch beside the mother until it fully develops. A baby kangaroo is called a joey and is only about an inch when it is first born.

Do they live in groups?

All kangaroos including the red kangaroo live in large groups, a group of kangaroos is called a mob.