This presents three marsupial mammal species, the red kangaroo, eastern
grey and western grey. Their differences lie primarily in the
geographical origin and size. The first is the biggest of all deals and
arid zones in Oceania, can weigh up to 85 kg. The second is located in
the eastern and finally the western grey, is the smallest of all
species and is located in coastal areas of southern Australia. This is
a herbivorous animal develops and almost his life during night hours.
During the day usually get rest until sunset, at which time is devoted
to food, either before putting the sun.
The use of kangaroos from 7 to 10 hours to feed themselves, regardless
of the time it is. Males even need a little more time than females, is
probably because they take higher protein content to give their
offspring milk richer in nutrients.
They can get to jump up to 9 meters long, thanks to its big feet and
strong hind legs prepared to run up to 20 mph, and overcoming them in
dangerous situations. His way of travelling is bipedalism, that is,
uses only the hind legs. His long tail allows you to keep the balance.
It brings together in small herds of about eight members and whether
the pastures are abundant, they tend to be preferably alone, but there
is a shortage of food come together among themselves and do not prevent
others were added to the group. They are quiet and gregarios but to
defend themselves throw strong kicks that can cause serious injuries.
When their young are born and remain in the pouch for some time to
complete its development at the beginning only measured about 3
centimeters and with their small hands to catch hair of the mother and
maman. Until four months, did the first act of interest outside the bag
maternal little later, they start to leave and return intermittently
with the mother.
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The Kangaroo