Red Kangaroos
INTRODUCTION
The Red Kangaroos can be found in Australia and New Guinea.In those two countries they can
be found from inland plains to open woodlands and even the desert. The Red Kangaroo is
around 165 cm (65 inches) high weighing 90 kilograms (198 pounds).
INTERESTING FACTS
The Red Kangaroo's shape includes short forelimbs (front legs) and long extended hindlimbs adapted for hopping and a large and often heavy tail used to balance.The tail is also used as an additional prop to support the animals weight during slow forward movement. The grass eating Kangaroo spends its time gazing.In the day time it goes under a tree and sleeps and rests.The Red Kangaroo grazes during the night on a wide variety of grasses and low plants, though sometimes this grazing period starts late evening and ends early morning. When water is available it will drink, but if it gets enough green food it does not need to do so.
Did you know?
Red Kangaroos will thump the ground with their foot to warn other members of the mob of impending danger such as a dingo attack. When male Kangaroos fight they may appear to be 'boxing'. They usually stand on their hind limbs and attempt to push their opponent off balance by jabbing him or locking forearms if the fight escalates, they will begin to kick each other using their tail to support their weight they deliver kicks with their powerful hindlegs.
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