2006-09-08 12:32:54 · 20 answers · asked by Lisa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The red kangaroo is Australia's largest kangaroo of the nearly 60 species in the kangaroo family It is the Kangaroo which dwells in our "Red Center" the arid portion of Australia. They normally move in groups ranging from a few dozen to several hundred individuals. and are known as Mobs . The makeup of the red kangaroo Mob varies but usually consists of a dominant male, a number of adult females, and juveniles of both sexes.
click for info on pic DESCRIPTION
click for info on pic *) Not all Red Kangaroos are RED !!!
There are distinct regional differences in the colouring of the red kangaroo In the eastern part of its range males are usually red (pale red to brick red)and females a bluish grey, elsewhere, both sexes may be reddish/brown
*) The weight of a red kangaroo ranges from 18kg up to 90 kilograms. Males are larger than females usually 65 kg Females rarely exceed 30 kg
*) Height ranges from 74-140cm two metres The tail of a red kangaroo (used for jumping) ranges in length from 64cm to 1 meter Lifespan in the wild is thought to be around 15 years
*) The Red Kangaroo has a naked muzzle (as does the Wallaroo).
They have a black and white mark on the sides of the muzzle and a broad white stripe from the corner of mouth to base of ear
*) The body posture of Red Kangaroos is upright except when feeding.
*) Their fur is velvety to the touch.
*) The front limbs of a red kangaroo are small and short with heavily-clawed digits. The hind feet are lengthened (see the picture to the Left)and powerful enabling
the Red Kangaroo to travel at speeds as fast as 65kph (40mph).
LOCATION / HABITAT
Red kangaroos are distributed throughout inland Australia and occupy mixed habitats of open shrub lands, grasslands, mallee scrubs, mulga country, and desert.
2006-09-09 00:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kangaroos aren't unique to Australia, Papua and New Guinea has Tree Kangaroos. There is a biological divide (Wallace's Line)through the islands of Indonesia, on the northern side are monkeys/deer etc south of this line are Australasian species, its related to the ability of animals to disperse.
Many regions of the world have endemic species eg Madagascar, many isolated islands NZ and mountain ranges. Australia isn't unique in this respect.
2006-09-08 13:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by gnypetoscincus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many animals that unique to Australia.
The monotremes: the duckbill platypus, echidna
Marsupials: kangaroos,wombats, koalas, etc.
Some of the world's most venomous snakes, fishes, spiders, and jellyfishes. Examples. fierce or inland taipan, stonefish, the Sydney funnel-web spider and the sea wasp.
The largest reptile: the salt-water crocodile.
The list can go on and on.
2006-09-08 14:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by megatron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Australia is an isolated continent and so the evoulution of our animals has resulted in them being unique to Australia.
http://australian-animals.net/ - is awebsite with pictures and lists of unique animals including the Brolga, echinda, platypus, frilled neck lizard, thorny devil, tasmanian tiger, and more.
Hope that helps! :)
2006-09-08 13:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all Australia animals; native to Australia
2006-09-08 12:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platypus
2006-09-08 12:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by T Time 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Koala, Wallaby, Kangaroo, Dingo, Cayman. That's all I know.
2006-09-08 12:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Hielodrive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kangaroos, wallabys, koalas, platypus and the tasmanian devil
2006-09-08 12:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kangaroo because only Australia has it.
2006-09-08 12:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by themysterious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think kangaroos,& koalas
(there may be more but i can't exactly remember anymore sorry)
2006-09-08 12:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋