Kangaroos are mammals that lead a sociable lifestyle. macropus giganteus is the scientific name for a kangaroo. Such a name is based on the genus of the mammal - macropus. Top speed of kangaroos can be up to 55km/h (35mph). The mammals usually live for 4-10 years. Kangaroos weight about 18-95kg (40-200lbs). 0.6-1.5m (1.9-4.9ft) is a size of a kangaroo.
Facts about kangaroos
Name | Kangaroo |
Order | Diprotodontia |
Life Span | 4-10 years |
Type | Mammal |
Main Prey | Grass, seeds, flowers |
Genus | Macropus |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Size | 0.6-1.5m (1.9-4.9ft) |
Family | Macropodidae |
Lifestyle | Sociable |
Weight | 18-95kg (40-200lbs) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Habitat | Dry forests, desert and grassland |
Phylum | Chordata |
Top Speed | 55km/h (35mph) |
Colour | Tan, brown, grey |
Class | Mammalia |
Predators | Human, dingo |
Skin Type | Fur |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Scientific Name | Macropus giganteus |
Kingdom | Animalia |