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Mammal ยท Grassland
Red kangaroo
Osphranter rufus
Meet the animal
Life as a red kangaroo
Red kangaroos live across Australia's dry grasslands and open plains.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Long hind legs and elastic tendons make hopping efficient over large distances.
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Surprising fact
A kangaroo's strong tail acts as a support when it moves slowly.