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Mammals
Kangaroo
Macropus rufus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Weight
- 55-90 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is a herbivore species found in Australian grasslands. It typically lives 15-20 years, weighing around 55-90 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the kangaroo: Kangaroos can't walk backwards.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.