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Eastern Grey Kangaroo

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

Appearance

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.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderDiprotodontiaFamilyMacropodidaeGenusMacropus
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
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Eastern Grey Kangaroo

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Rarity

Common

Danger

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Interesting facts

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!

Special abilities

Ability

Leaping Locomotion

Eastern Grey Kangaroos can cover huge distances with powerful hops because their large hind legs and elastic tendons act like springs.

Ability

Temperature Regulation

Eastern Grey Kangaroos can lick their forearms to cool down their bodies, using evaporation to beat the heat on hot days.

Ability

Pouch Power

Eastern Grey Kangaroos have a special pouch where their tiny, underdeveloped joey grows and is protected for months after birth.

Ability

Tail Balance

Eastern Grey Kangaroos use their strong, muscular tail like a fifth limb, helping them balance while hopping and even standing.

Measurements & details

Length
180-240 cm
Weight
20-90 kg
Lifespan
7-20 years
Top Speed
70 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
36-38 days

Diet & Feeding

These big hoppers munch on grass and leaves to get all their energy!

Primary Foods

  • Grasses
  • Herbs
  • Leaves
  • Shrubs

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

eaten by

Dingo

Canis dingo

Dingoes are a primary predator of Eastern Grey Kangaroos.

eaten by

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Eagles prey on young or sick kangaroos.

eats

Kangaroo Grass

Themeda triandra

Kangaroos primarily graze on native grasses like Kangaroo Grass.

shelters

Tasmanian Blue Gum

Eucalyptus globulus

Kangaroos shelter under eucalyptus trees during hot days.

Traits

Also known as

Grey Kangaroo

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch kangaroos from a distance and never try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eastern Grey Kangaroo?

180-240 cm

How much does Eastern Grey Kangaroo weigh?

20-90 kg

How long does Eastern Grey Kangaroo live?

7-20 years

How fast can Eastern Grey Kangaroo move?

70 km/h

What does Eastern Grey Kangaroo eat?

These big hoppers munch on grass and leaves to get all their energy!

Where is Eastern Grey Kangaroo usually found?

Grasslands

How does Eastern Grey Kangaroo hunt?

Grazing

How many babies does Eastern Grey Kangaroo usually have?

1

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