Animal Species

Eastern Gray Kangaroo
Did you know?

The Kangaroo’s bounding gate allows them to cover 25 feet in a single leap and to jump 6 feet high!

Sponsors
March 2021 : Fuhrmann Family
April 2021 : Bryanne Eppolito & Zachery Kovach
March 2022: In loving memory of Barbara Dayton; Kristi Hurst; Sheryl Martucci
2023: Judith Stangle
Habitat
forest, woodland and shrub land of Australia
Size
Up to 6-7 feet tall
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
grasses, leaves, tree bark
Reproduction
A single joey is born after a 30-36 day gestation but continues to grow in the pouch for 5-6 months.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats
Habitat loss through agricultural clearing