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Red Kangaroo    Macropus rufus

Range: Australia
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Habitat: Wide-ranging from deserts to forests.
Diet: Mostly plant food-grasses, leaves, seeds, fruit, also some insects.
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Fun Facts:
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  • Macropus means "big foot" in Latin.
  • They are the largest mammals to hop on both feet.
  • At full speed, large kangaroos can travel over 35 mph.
  • Kangaroos don't only hop, they also crawl on all fours when moving slowly.
  • In the wild their lifespan is 12-18 years.
  • At birth, juveniles are tiny. They measure 5-15mm (.2-.6in).

 

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