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Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Macropus giganteus

Photo by lori.tas
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Male, about six feet tall.

Habitat:

Marsupial lawn.

Notes:

The Red kangaroo is heavier, but the Grey Kangaroo is taller. The Greys in Tasmania, also known as "Foresters" are among the tallest.

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Eastern Grey Kangaroo

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lori.tas
In Maria Island National Park.

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PublishedOctober 28, 2010

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