Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Macropus giganteus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The eastern grey kangaroo is a marsupial found in the eastern third of Australia, with a population of several million. Although a large M. giganteus kangaroo male can typically weigh up to 69 kg (152 lb) and have a length of well over 2 m, the scientific name is misleading as the red kangaroo of the semi-arid inland is larger, weighing up to 90 kg (200 lb).

Fun Fact

Eastern grey kangaroos are the most commonly seen kangaroo in Australia, and a group (called a 'mob') communicates danger by thumping their powerful hind feet on the ground — an alarm audible over 100 metres away.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Forests and grasslands

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

8-12 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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