RED KANGAROO


Scientific Name: Macropus rufus

Habitat: Deserts and semi-deserts in the interior of Australia

Diet: Grasses, shrubs and leaves

Life Span: Twelve to 18 years, but up to 25 years in captivity

Reproduction: Gestation is 33 days, and the mother gives birth to one baby no bigger than a human thumb. The baby kangaroo spends another 6 to 11 months in its mother's pouch.

Fact: Red Kangaroos are nocturnal. The adult males are called "boomers," the females are called "blue fliers," and young are called "joeys."