The document summarizes information about the red kangaroo. It describes the kangaroo's physical characteristics including coloration differences between males and females. Males can grow up to 6 feet tall and 200 pounds while females are 2-3 feet tall. It also outlines their habitat in grassy plains in Australia, diet of grass and leaves, and reproduction process where joeys develop in the mother's pouch. The kangaroo has adaptations like muscular hind legs for hopping and a tail for balance. The largest marsupial can travel at 35 mph and jump over 27 feet.

1. The Red KangarooBy Daniel Photograph by Daniel Berlin, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

2. TaxonomyFamily: MacropodOrder: DiprotodontiaClass: MammaliaPhylum: ChordataKingdom: Animalia

3. Physical CharacteristicsColor:Males: reddish-gray, brilliant red fur in mating season Females: mostly gray

4. Physical CharacteristicsColor:Males: reddish-gray, brilliant red fur in mating season Females: mostly graySize:Males up to 6 feet tall, 200 poundsFemales about 2 to 3 feet tallJoeys (babies) about 1 foot

5. Physical CharacteristicsColor:Males: reddish-gray, brilliant red fur in mating season Females: mostly graySize:Males up to 6 feet tall, 200 poundsFemales about 2 to 3 feet tallJoeys (babies) about 1 footLong strong tail Large distinctive, donkey-like earsPowerful hind legs

6. Physical CharacteristicsMaleFemale

7. ReproductionGestation : 33 days Pouch time: 240 daysOne “joey” or baby per gestation (born the size of a cherry)Mother kangaroo cares for her young for 1 year after the 240 days in the pouch

8. Reproduction

9. HabitatThe Red Kangaroo is found in AustraliaLives in grassy habitats usually with no trees or bushes

10. HabitatThe Red Kangaroo is found in AustraliaLives in grassy habitats usually with no trees or bushesNot endangered

11. HabitatThe Red Kangaroo is found in AustraliaLives in grassy habitats usually with no trees or bushesNot endangeredTerrestrialTerritorial, except for during droughts

12. HabitatDeserts in Australia

13. FoodConsumes mostly grass and leaves

14. FoodConsumes mostly grass and leavesPredators are the dingo and humans

15. FoodDingo: Predator of the Red Kangaroo

16. PopulationNo, the Red Kangaroo is not endangered; they are, in fact, overpopulated in Australia, just like the White Tailed Deer here in Ohio

17. PopulationWhere the Red Kangaroos are in Australia

18. Interesting FactsCan travel up to 35 MPHCan jump 27 feet in one leap

19. Interesting FactsCan travel up to 35 MPHCan jump 27 feet in one leapCan jump over a ten foot wallCan survive by drinking only once a week

20. Interesting FactsCan travel up to 35 MPHCan jump 27 feet in one leapCan jump over a ten foot wallCan survive by drinking only once a weekCan delay the birth of a second joey until the first joey is out of the pouch (Embryonic diapause)Largest marsupial in the world

21. Physical AdaptationsSharp claws on rear feet that helps the Red Kangaroo fight othersStrong, bushy tail that is used as a counter weight to balance the Kangaroo’s body

22. Physical AdaptationsSharp claws on rear feet that helps the Red Kangaroo fight othersStrong, bushy tail that is used as a counter weight to balance the Kangaroo’s bodyMuscular hind legs that help the Kangaroo hop at a fast pace for a long timeLarge ears that can hear danger from long distances away

23. Physical AdaptationsSharp claws on rear feet that helps the Red Kangaroo fight othersStrong, bushy tail that is used as a counter weight to balance the Kangaroo’s bodyMuscular hind legs that help the Kangaroo hop at a fast pace for a long timeLarge ears that can hear danger from long distances awayFemales have pouch that nurses young for 235-240 days

24. Physical AdaptationsSharp claws on rear feet that helps the Red Kangaroo fight othersStrong, bushy tail that is used as a counter weight to balance the Kangaroo’s bodyMuscular hind legs that help the Kangaroo hop at a fast pace for a long timeLarge ears that can hear danger from long distances awayFemales have pouch that nurses young for 235-240 daysTeeth shaped for chewing tough grasses Digestive system specifically for the food they eatFront incisors that help cut up their food

25. Physical AdaptationsSharp claws on rear feet that helps the Red Kangaroo fight othersStrong, bushy tail that is used as a counter weight to balance the Kangaroo’s bodyMuscular hind legs that help the Kangaroo hop at a fast pace for a long timeLarge ears that can hear danger from long distances awayFemales have pouch that nurses young for 235-240 daysTeeth shaped for chewing tough grasses Digestive system specifically for the food they eatFront incisors that help cut up their foodA gut that has no oxygen that can conserve food for long periods of timeHighly specialized body structure to enable itself to hop

26. Physical Adaptationstailearshind legsclaws

27. Behavioral AdaptationsPanting when the Kangaroo gets hot during daytimeLess active and stays in shade when the temperature is high

28. Behavioral AdaptationsPanting when the Kangaroo gets hot during daytimeLess active and stays in shade when the temperature is highLicking forelimbs helps keep the Kangaroo cool in the heat of the dayTraveling in mobs keeps the Kangaroos safe from Dingos and other danger

29. Behavioral AdaptationsPanting when the Kangaroo gets hot during daytimeLess active and stays in shade when the temperature is highLicking forelimbs helps keep the Kangaroo cool in the heat of the dayTraveling in mobs keeps the Kangaroos safe from Dingos and other dangerStamp feet to let the “joeys” know to get into the mothers pouch during times of danger

30. Behavioral AdaptationsStaying cool in the shade

31. At the ZooPerfect size, plenty of breathing roomShould have had a heated room for the cold parts of the year because the Red Kangaroo comes from Australia, a generally warm country

32. At the ZooPerfect size, plenty of breathing roomShould have had a heated room for the cold parts of the year because the Red Kangaroo comes from Australia, a generally warm countryHad a perfect setup with not that many trees or bushes, just like it’s habitat in AustraliaShould’ve had higher fences that are harder to hop over, since the Kangaroo can hop up to ten feet in the air

33. At the ZooPerfect size, plenty of breathing roomShould have had a heated room for the cold parts of the year because the Red Kangaroo comes from Australia, a generally warm countryHad a perfect setup with not that many trees or bushes, just like it’s habitat in AustraliaThe zoo should have put food and water out just in case the animals got hungry or thirstyShould’ve had higher fences that are harder to hop over to insure safety, since the Kangaroo can hop up to ten feet in the air

34. At the ZooHad lots of space in between the pedestrians and animals so that the animal wouldn’t be overwhelmed by noise or other activitiesHabitat had grass underlying the exhibit which allowed the kangaroos to graze and feel more at homeThe tram ran right next to the exhibit and could have overwhelmed the animalsThere were 7 kangaroos in the exhibit, which is enough to form a small mob and provide some feeling of safety to the kangaroos

35. Food ChainFood chain of the Red Kangaroo. As you can see the Red Kangaroo has two main predators: The Dingo and mankind.

36. Pouch Potato!

37. Males Fighting

38. Thank You!