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Red kangaroo
The largest living marsupial, adapted to Australia’s dry interior.
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The red kangaroo is the largest living marsupial. Adult males are much bigger than females and usually have reddish coats. Females are often blue-grey, despite the species’ name. Distinctive light and dark markings appear on the face.
Red kangaroos inhabit arid and semi-arid parts of Australia, particularly open plains and sparsely wooded areas. They are herbivores, eating mainly grasses, as well as other low plants and shrub leaves. Some of their water comes from food, making green vegetation especially important during drought.
Powerful hind legs are used for hopping, while the long, muscular tail helps with movement and balance. Kangaroos may gather in large groups on open ground.
A joey is born extremely small and immature. It climbs into its mother’s pouch, where it continues developing while drinking milk. Leaving the pouch does not mean an immediate end to nursing: the young kangaroo still relies on its mother for a time.
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Not every red kangaroo is red. Adult males usually have reddish fur, but females are often blue-grey. Males are also much larger. This is the largest living marsupial species. Marsupials give birth to tiny young that continue developing close to their mother, in a pouch in the kangaroo’s case.
Red kangaroos live in dry parts of Australia. They mainly eat grass and obtain some water from plants. Strong back legs let them hop. A long tail helps them balance. A newborn climbs into its mother’s pouch and drinks milk there. Even after it begins coming out, it does not immediately stop being fed by its mother.
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