Antilopine Kangaroo

Macropus antilopinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The antilopine kangaroo, also known as the antilopine wallaroo or the antilopine wallaby, is a species of macropod found in northern Australia: in Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, the Top End of the Northern Territory, and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is a locally common, gregarious grazer.

Fun Fact

Antilopine kangaroos are sometimes called 'antilopine wallaroos' and are the most socially gregarious of all kangaroos, forming groups of up to 30 individuals on the tropical savannas of northern Australia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical woodlands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

12-16 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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