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| Also see Forester Kangaroo, Macropus giganteus banksianus, from Tasmania |
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| Common Name: |
Eastern Grey Kangaroo |
| Scientific Name: |
Macropus giganteus banksianus |
| Family: |
Macropodidae |
| Colour: |
Both the male and female Eastern Grey Kangaroo are the same colouration. They are both grey-brown to silver-grey above, while below they are light-grey to almost white. Their faces are brownish-grey. The tail is brown with a black tip. |
| Form: |
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is the largest marsupial. It has a hairy muzzle, while its fur is soft and wooly. Its tail is thick and short. |
| Distribution: |
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is found in all the eastern states. It ranges from central Queensland south through New South Wales and Victoria to Tasmania, where there is a distinct sub-species, the Forester, Macropus giganteus giganteus. |
| Habitat: |
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo occurs in inland woodland, scrubland, open and mountain forest and coastal heath. |
| Nests: |
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo has no nest. It camps in small groups under shady trees sheltered from the wind and sun. |
| Food: |
It prefers certain grasses and forbs even during the most severe drought. |
| Predators: |
None, except shooters. |
| Human Influence: |
State Government Faunal Authorities grant licences to kill Eastern Grey Kangaroos that are reputed to be causing damage, as well as for meat and skins for both human and pet consumption. The harvesting is controlled. |
| Abundance: |
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is extremely common. |
| Features: |
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is mostly nocturnal, coming out at night to feed. It may ocur in groups of between six and twelve. There is no evidence of social organisation. The Forester Kangaroo, restricted to far north-eastern VTasmania may be threatened due to habitat insufficiency. |
| Measurements: |
| Male Measurements |
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| Male head-body length: |
230 cm |
Female head-body length: |
185.7 cm |
| Male tail length: |
109 cm |
Female tail length: |
84.2 cm |
| Male weight: |
66 kg |
Female weight: |
32 kg |
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| Breeding: |
| Oestrus Cycle: |
polyoestrous |
Size of Litter: |
1 |
| Season: |
peak in summer
all seasons |
Suckling Period: |
240 days |
| Gestation: |
36 days |
Sexual maturity: |
24 months |
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Embryo delay: |
yes |
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