Red Kangaroo

Australia · marsupials · hopping · desert

Biggest marsupial ever. Red kangaroos are the largest marsupials alive today, which means they're bigger than any other animal that carries its babies in a pouch.

Australian champion. They're the biggest land animal that lives naturally in Australia, found across the mainland except in rainforests and the wetter coastal areas.

Desert survivors. Red kangaroos live in the drier parts of Australia where there's less rain, avoiding the lush green areas and wet regions where other animals prefer to live.

Powerful hoppers. Their strong back legs let them bounce across the Australian outback, using their tail like a third leg to balance and stay steady.