Red Kangaroo on 09.06.2008 in Wilhelma/Stuttgart - The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is a species of kangaroo.

Red Kangaroo on 09.06.2008 in Wilhelma/Stuttgart - The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is a species of kangaroo. It is the largest representative of kangaroos and the largest living marsupial. Outstanding features of the giant kangaroos are the muscular hind legs and the strong tail, which can support the weight of the body alone. It is almost as long as the body and serves as support and balance during long jumps. The forelegs are comparatively short. The snout is elongated, the ears are long. The fur is short and coarse; in males, it is reddish-brown, while in most females it is bluish-gray. There are specimens where this is reversed.
The Red Kangaroo reaches a head-body length of 0.9 to 1.6 m, with the tail being another 0.7 to 1.2 m long. When standing, they can reach a height of 1.8 m. Males are significantly larger than females; while males can weigh 55 kilograms (in some cases up to 90 kg), females rarely exceed 30 kg. -
Distribution and habitat: These animals inhabit dry and semi-arid areas throughout Australia, except for the coasts and the southwest. They live in various habitats such as semi-deserts, steppes, and bushlands. However, they rarely stay in completely treeless areas, as they need trees for cover and protection from the hot sun. - Source = WIKIPEDIA

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