Red Kangaroo
Scientific nameOsphranter rufus
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern
The Red Kangaroo (Buru in First Language) is an iconic Australian animal of the outback and the world’s largest marsupial.
The name for Red Kangaroo in Sydney First Language is 'Buru'.
Sydney
Visitor tips for Sydney
Red Kangaroos can be seen in the Nura Diya Australia habitat any time during the day.
Fun facts about Red Kangaroos
64km
They're fast! They can hop at 64km per hour.
23yrs
Red Kangaroos can live up to 20 yrs in the wild and 23 yrs in care.
Where they live
Grassland, shrubland, desert, woodland and open forest.
92kg
Male Red Kangaroos can weigh from 65-92kg and females weigh 25-35kg.
What they eat
Native grasses and small green vegetation.
Where they're found
Central Australia.
1.8m
They can be from 1.25-1.8m long.
64km
They're fast! They can hop at 64km per hour.
23yrs
Red Kangaroos can live up to 20 yrs in the wild and 23 yrs in care.
Where they live
Grassland, shrubland, desert, woodland and open forest.
92kg
Male Red Kangaroos can weigh from 65-92kg and females weigh 25-35kg.
What they eat
Native grasses and small green vegetation.
Where they're found
Central Australia.
1.8m
They can be from 1.25-1.8m long.
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Not always red
Male Red Kangaroos are red, while females are blue/grey.
Hold up!
Female Red Kangaroos can delay giving birth if there isn’t enough food or water around for her young to thrive.
Kangaroo crew
A group of kangaroos is called a ‘mob’.
Drought-proof diners
During drought, kangaroos can obtain their hydration through eating grasses and foliage.
Boomer alert
A Red Kangaroo male is called a ‘boomer’.
Red Kangaroo deep dive
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