Common Name: Western Gray Kangaroo

Scientific Name: Macropus fuliginosus

Range: Southern portion of Australia through New South Wales and Western Australia

Habitat: Dry scrub, grasslands, and open forest

Diet: Herbivorous

From the Zoo's Visual Tour: Another kangaroo photo

Recommended LINKS & BOOKS

Enviroment Australia's Kangaroo Biology page with lots of roo info.

Kangaroo Reproduction: Everything you wanted to know about making joeys but were afraid to ask.

Kangaroo Industry Association: And in case you were wondering, some folks look at 'em like a cowboy looks at cattle.

Dr. David Macdonald's Encyclopedia of Mammals is one of the great standards for mammal information including the kangaroos. Purchase it through Amazon.com by clicking on the photo to help the zoo!

Walker's Mammals of the World Although the photos are mixed quality black and white, this two volume set has great text.