




Macropus giganteus
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is a large, hopping animal from Australia. They have strong legs and can jump very high! They love to eat grass and spend time with their friends in the wild.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo has soft, grey-brown fur, a paler belly, and distinctively large hind legs. Its long, thick tail is often dark-tipped. They are stockier and have a paler face than the similar Western Grey Kangaroo.





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MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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A joey is born the size of a jellybean and climbs unaided into the pouch!
Kangaroos can move each of their big ears independently to listen all around them.
Male kangaroos 'box' each other using powerful kicks to compete for mates.
They are one of the largest marsupials on Earth and can stand taller than a person!
Eastern Grey Kangaroos can cover huge distances with powerful hops because their large hind legs and elastic tendons act like springs.
Eastern Grey Kangaroos can lick their forearms to cool down their bodies, using evaporation to beat the heat on hot days.
Eastern Grey Kangaroos have a special pouch where their tiny, underdeveloped joey grows and is protected for months after birth.
Eastern Grey Kangaroos use their strong, muscular tail like a fifth limb, helping them balance while hopping and even standing.
These big hoppers munch on grass and leaves to get all their energy!
Canis dingo
Dingoes are a primary predator of Eastern Grey Kangaroos.
Aquila audax
Eagles prey on young or sick kangaroos.
Themeda triandra
Kangaroos primarily graze on native grasses like Kangaroo Grass.

Eucalyptus globulus
Kangaroos shelter under eucalyptus trees during hot days.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Giant describes organisms or objects of significantly larger size than average for their species or type.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch kangaroos from a distance and never try to touch them.
180-240 cm
20-90 kg
7-20 years
70 km/h
These big hoppers munch on grass and leaves to get all their energy!
Grasslands
Grazing
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