Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Scientific Name

Macropus giganteus Family Macropodidae

Status

Least concern. Common in Eastern Australia.

Habitat

Open grassland, dry eucalypt 'sclerophyll' forests & woodlands, parks and gardens.
Description

Stands up to 2 metres, with males weighing around 66kg. Groups can range from 3 to >100's in good conditions. Nocturnal, being most active at twilight (i.e. crepuscular).

References

Groves, Colin. (2005). Mammal Species of the World. 3rd ed. John Hopkins University Press.
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