Description
Scientific name: Macropus giganteus
Life span: Up to 23 years in captivity
Kangaroos are beautiful, strong, and muscular marsupials. They have long hind legs but small front legs. Kangaroos have large-sized feet that help them to jump up to 9- 10 meters. They have small heads that have small eyes and large ears. The fur color ranges from reddish brown to brown and gray. While running they balance themselves with a heavy muscular tail. The female kangaroo is also responsible for weaning their babies called joey. They have a pouch in which the newborn lives and feeds until they get mature.
Native Region/Habitat
Kangaroos are native to Eastern Australia. They are found in woodlands, grasslands, meadows, scrublands, and desert habitats.
As Pet
Behavior/Temperament
Kangaroos are wild animals and they can not be domesticated like other pets. Even if the caretaker trains them from a young age, there is still a chance or danger that their wild behavior will come out and attack everyone in the area. If their demands are not met, kangaroos can be more prone to these flare-up incidents. They prefer to live by themselves or in communities. Males engage in boxing, biting, and kicking battles to get access to females. They also employ these techniques to protect themselves from predators.
In captivity, kangaroos are social and entertaining and like hopping about. They are quite energetic and adore the spotlight. They are incredibly sociable, loving, and caring pets if handled appropriately and purchased at the appropriate age. Every kangaroo has a unique personality and set of traits, but in general, they make entertaining pets. They spend the majority of their time eating and exploring.
Care/Grooming:
Kangaroos may be kept both indoors and outside. They shouldn’t be kept entirely indoors. They need to have a safe yard where you can allow your kangaroos out the whole day. For them to flourish, the outdoors must be quite open. They would need a high, solid fence to keep them from straying. A pet should have access to a sizable, completely enclosed yard with a suitable shelter or be let inside. In warm areas, kangaroos may live outdoors, but they require substantial protection throughout the winter.
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