The largest of the marsupials, the red kangaroo is an herbivore which inhabit dry woodlands, grasslands, scrub, plains, and desert.These kangaroos feed on grass, herbs and shrubs, they feed from late afternoon to early morning, resting during the day in a home range of approximately 8 square kilometres. Red Kangaroos are a reddish-brown colour, with a paler stomach and chest and a white stripe across the cheek. They have excellent eyesight and good night vision and
are a truly beautiful example of Australian wildlife.

Females Red Kangaroos breed all year round and will give birth to a single young 33 days after mating. The joey will suckle in the mother’s pouch for 8 months, and then at the mother’s foot for a further 4 months. The female can have up to 3 joeys at one time – one in it’s pouch, one at it’s foot still suckling and one in the womb. Register now, then click on the video map to the right of this article to enjoy in depth videos of the red Kangaroo.