Kangaroos are herbivorous native to Australia, known for their powerful hind legs, long tails, and unique method of locomotion—hopping. Their hopping is not just unique but energy-efficient, allowing them to cover large distances while conserving energy.
Kangaroos tail acts as a fifth limb, providing balance and support when moving or sitting. They live in groups called mobs, which offer protection from predators.
Female kangaroos have the ability to pause their pregnancies during unfavorable conditions, a phenomenon known as embryonic diapause.
Here are kangaroos species food habits and there facts –
- Red Kangaroo 🦒🦒🦒
Red Kangaroo are largest of all kangaroos and the largest marsupial. Males can grow up to 2 meters 6.6 feet tall. Males are reddish-brown; females are bluish-gray. They are found in arid and semi-arid regions across Australia. There prefers grasses but can eat shrubs in dry conditions. Can leap up to 9 meters in a single bound.
2. Eastern Grey Kangaroos🦒🦒🦒
Eastern Grey Kangaroos slightly smaller than the red kangaroo, reaching up to 1.8 meters. They are grayish-brown fur with a pale belly. They are found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands of eastern and southern Australia. They grazes on grasses and herbs and are known for its social nature, often seen in large mobs.
- Western Grey Kangaroo 🦒🦒🦒
Western Grey Kangaroos are similar to the eastern grey, with males up to 1.6 meters. They are darker gray or brown with a blackish face and paws and are found in southern and western Australia, including coastal areas, they eats grasses, shrubs, and leaves.
- Antilopine Kangaroo 🦒🦒🦒
Antilopine Kangaroo are smaller than red and grey kangaroos, with males up to 1.3 meters 4.3 feet. They are reddish-tan fur, resembling the red kangaroo. They are found in the tropical savannas of northern Australia and feeds on grasses and leafy plants.
Other Related Species are
Wallabies are smaller than kangaroos, found in forests and rocky areas.
Tree Kangaroos adapted to arboreal life, found in rainforests of Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Wallaroos Intermediate in size between kangaroos and wallabies.