Red Kangaroo

The red kangaroo inhabits open, arid and semiarid Australian landscapes where grasses and other low plants provide food. Males can grow much larger than females, though coat color varies. Hopping supports travel between feeding areas, while the tail assists balance and slow movement. Females raise young in a pouch after birth. Groups are often loose and changeable, coming together around suitable food, shade or water rather than maintaining a fixed membership.