Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Macropus giganteus
- Habitat
- Grasslands and open woodlands, as well as some heavily forested mountain areas.
- Diet
- Mainly grasses, with other low-growing plants also eaten.
- Identification clues
- A large kangaroo with a pale face, fairly even fur coloring and a black-tipped tail; males are much larger.
- Did you know?
- The composition of a mother’s milk changes as her joey develops.
Identification practice
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