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Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is just one of many marsupials that live in Australia; others include bandicoots, koalas, wombats, and other types of kangaroos. The red kangaroo is the largest living marsupial - a type of mammal that is born underdeveloped, then spends time growing in its mother's pouch. Kangaroos come in many shapes and sizes...there are more than 50 kinds! They are all furry animals in colors ranging from gray and brown to reddish-brown. These pouched animals can be found in Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and nearby islands. Red kangaroo live in the hot, dry deserts and grasslands of Australia. Female kangaroos move more swiftly, but with their strong chests and forelegs, males are better equipped to fight. Although it may look like boxing, a kangaroo defending itself is actually grabbing its rival with its forelegs. It may also lean back on its tail and kick its opponent. Female red kangaroos usually give birth to only one baby, called a joey. The joey stays in its mother's pouch for about two months and may later jump back in whenever danger threatens. Boing! Red kangaroos use their strong back legs to leap along - they can reach speeds of up to 35 mph.
 

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