Kangaroo Island Kangaroo
Hi! I’m a Kangaroo Island Kangaroo
Kangaroo Island kangaroos are a subspecies of Western Grey Kangaroos, and are found on Kangaroo Island. Is that enough kangaroos for you? They're stockier than mainland kangaroos, and tend to have longer, darker, chocolate-coloured fur. Males are up to two times larger than females. As there are no predators on Kangaroo Island they have evolved to be much more docile than their mainland cousins.
The National Zoo & Aquarium is home to 2 Kangaroo Island Kangaroos: Gurumbul and Natalia.
Kangaroo Island Kangaroo Facts
Taxonomy
Macropus fuliginosus fuliginosus
Population Movement
Increasing
Current Animals
Natalia, Gurumbul
Life Span (captive)
20 years
Weight
28-54kg
Reproduction
Can occur throughout the year, usually with peaks in summer.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Group Count
2
Life Span (wild)
Size
85-110cm length, with 80-100cm tail
Gestation
30-31 days
Distribution
Kangaroo Island