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Red Kangaroo

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Quick Facts about the Red Kangaroo

Taxonomy: mammal
Scientific Name: Macropus rufus
Avg Lifespan: Up to 25 years
Avg Size:Over 5 feet
Coloring: Males: Red Females: Grey-Blue
Avg Weight: Up to 100 lbs

The red kangaroo is the largest of all kangaroos, the largest terrestrial mammal native to Australia, and the largest extant marsupial.

CONSERVATION STATUS: LEAST CONCERN