Western grey kangaroo at Paignton Zoo, Devon
Class: Mammals
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae
This marsupial inhabits woodlands, open forests and grassland areas across the southern region of Australia.
Kangaroos are herbivores and enjoy eating leaves, grasses, shrubs and tree bark.
Conservation
Western grey kangaroos are still very common throughout the majority of their natural range. Increased spread of agriculture and hunting can threaten the species, but they are currently of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.