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Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Macropus giganteus


Common across eastern Australia, inland to the SA
border.  Prefers open grassy woodlands. A
large gregarious kangaroo that forms large mobs where food is abundant. Can issue
a loud defensive cough and an aggressive growl when disturbed. Alarm also
communicated by foot stamp, both feet striking in quick succession.

A field Guide to the Mammals of Australia by Menkhorst & Knight

Classifications: Mammal
Family: Macropodidae
Information sources: Photo taken at Bogie River by Paul Horner

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