Eastern Grey Kangaroo Macropus giganteus New South Wales Australia Mother and joey


Eastern Grey Kangaroo Macropus giganteus Mother and joey in pouch Young begin to leave the pouch at about 9 months and vacates at about 11 months Largest kangeroo species Males may get up to 2302 mm Harvested for skins and meat Native to most of eastern Australia and Tasmania Predominately a grazing animal with specific food preferences restricted to grasses and forbs Regarded as agricultural pests Prolific breeder


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