Red Kangaroo Flashcards
Why are the second and third toes of a red kangaroo fused together?
They are used for grooming.
What is the largest marsupial?
Red kangaroo.
How much does a red kangaroo weigh?
200 pounds.
How tall does a male red kangaroo stand?
6 feet
True or false? Red kangaroos are monogamous.
False. Males will fight to monopolize several females.
What will red kangaroos use to fight each other?
Their legs and arms.
What happens to red kangaroos in the dry season?
They become infertile. (They become fertile again after the drought)
What is the gestation period of a red kangaroo?
One month.
How many weeks will a joey spend in the pouch of the mother red kangaroo?
33 weeks
Will the baby stick around its mother even after it has left the pouch?
Yes.
Do male or female red kangaroos reach maturity first?
Females.
How old are red kangaroos when they reach maturity?
1 1/2 to 2 years
True or false? Female red kangaroos usually only have one joey at a time.
False. They can have up to three babies going at one time.
What is the life expectancy of a red kangaroo?
15 years.
What is the range and habitat of the red kangaroo?
It is found in open plains and savannas in Australia.
What and when do red kangaroos eat?
They venture out at dusk and dawn to feed on grasses and leaves.
How do red kangaroos cool down?
They lick themselves and drool.
What is the average size of a group of red kangaroos?
10
What is a group of red kangaroos called?
A mob.
Will mobs of red kangaroos stick together in the face of danger?
No. They will all run in different directions.
What does a kangaroo use its tail for?
Balance.
How fast can a kangaroo hop?
Up to 40 mph
How long and high can a red kangaroo leap?
30 feet in length, 10 feet in height.
What is the role of a kangaroo in its habitat?
It is a grazer that shapes the vegetation in its habitat.
