Types of kangaroos

The western grey kangaroo inhabits southern Australia , from the coast of South Australia to the Murray-Darling Basin. It weighs between 28 and 54 kg, has a coat that varies from pale grey to brown , and feeds mainly on grasses and leaves at night. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Macropus fuliginosus is categorized as "Least Concern".

The common wallaroo inhabits much of Australia , excluding Tasmania. This kangaroo, which can measure up to 1.4 meters and weigh between 28 and 42 kg, has fur that varies from light gray to black . Primarily nocturnal and solitary, it feeds on grasses and shrubs, taking advantage of its ability to survive with little water. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Macropus robustus is categorized as "Least Concern."

Bennett's tree-kangaroo is found in the rainforests of northeastern Queensland . Weighing between 8 and 14 kg, it has dark brown to gray fur and longer forelegs, adapted for arboreal life. Its diet consists mainly of leaves and fruits, and it forages at night. It generally lives in individual territories around large trees, where it hides during the day. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Dendrolagus bennettianus is categorized as "Near Threatened."

The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial , found throughout much of Australia , excluding fertile areas and rainforests. Males can grow up to 1.8 meters tall and weigh 90 kg, with reddish fur and long ears. It inhabits scrubland and grassland, where it feeds primarily on green grasses, adapting to arid environments. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Osphranter rufus is categorized as "Least Concern."

The Huon tree-kangaroo is a marsupial endemic to the Huon Peninsula in New Guinea , where it inhabits montane tropical forests at altitudes between 1,000 and 3,300 metres. Measuring 50–80 cm and weighing 7–11 kg, it has dark brown fur and a creamy-white belly . This kangaroo is almost exclusively folivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and mosses. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Dendrolagus matschiei , is categorized as “Endangered”.

The eastern grey kangaroo is a majestic marsupial found in southern and eastern Australia , as well as Tasmania . Weighing up to 90 kg and measuring nearly 2 metres, it is the largest of its kind. Its soft fur ranges from light grey to greyish-brown . It is a herbivore, feeding on grasses and herbs. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Macropus giganteus is categorized as “Least Concern”.

The Tenkile tree-kangaroo is a marsupial endemic to the Torricelli Mountains of Papua New Guinea . Weighing between 9 and 11 kg, this kangaroo is characterized by its black fur with brown tinges and a long snout. It inhabits mid-mountain tropical rainforests, feeding primarily on green leaves and ferns. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Dendrolagus scottae is categorized as “Critically Endangered.”

The agile wallaby is a marsupial found in northeastern Australia , southern New Guinea , and the Entrecasteaux Islands . Weighing up to 20 kg, this animal has a yellowish-brown coat with white stripes on the cheeks and near the hips. It prefers open dry forests and riverine grasslands, where it feeds mainly on grasses and shrubs. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Macropus agilis is categorized as "Least Concern."

• IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org/

• Animal Diversity Web. https://animaldiversity.org