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The creature commonly known as the kangaroo (i.e. a large macropod) does not live in the desert. Many non-Australian based websites say they do, but kangaroos do not live in the desert, so getting water is not an issue.

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In what deserts are kangaroos found?

None. Kangaroos do not live in deserts.


What are facts about kangaroos in the desert?

The first and only fact is that there are no kangaroos in sandy deserts. Kangaroos need regular water to drink. Non-Australian websites propound the myth that kangaroos do not need water, but they do, just as they need fresh vegetation, which is not readily available in the desert. Kangaroos are able to live in semi-arid areas, including semi-arid deserts, as long as there is fresh vegetation and access to waterholes.


How are red kangaroos adapted to live in deserts?

They are not. Red Kangaroos do not live in sandy deserts because there is not enough food for them. They live in semi-arid areas, as well as grasslands, bushland and other well-vegetated areas where there is sufficient water.


Why don't kangaroos live in the desert?

Despite what many non-Australian websites say, kangaroos do need water regularly, and there is insufficient water for them in the desert. Also, kangaroos are grazing animals, and the vegetation in the desert is not suitable for them. They need fresh grass and young shoots.


What do kangaroos eat in the Australian desert?

Kangaroos do not live in sandy deserts. They need to be where there is adequate vegetation to supply their food. They are more likely to be found in grasslands and bushland, where the trees are not too close to each other. There are some species which live in Australia's semi-arid shrublands of the interior, which could be classed as desert. they are not, however, sandy deserts, where there is no vegetation. These deserts contain plenty of low-growing shrubs and grasses which can sustain kangaroos, but there must also be a source of water nearby.


Is the kangaroo a desert animal?

No, kangaroos prefer grasslands rather than deserts.


What desert do most kangaroos live in?

Most kangaroos do not live in the desert. It also depends on what is classed as a desert. Kangaroos do not live in sandy deserts. They need to be where there is adequate vegetation to supply their food. They are more likely to be found in grasslands and bushland, where the trees are not too close to each other. They also inhabit coastal areas, often swimming out to offshore islands (seriously). There are some species which live in Australia's semi-arid shrublands of the interior, which could be classed as desert. They are not, however, sandy deserts, where there is no vegetation. These deserts contain plenty of low-growing shrubs and grasses which can sustain kangaroos, but there must also be a source of water nearby. Kangaroos need to drink regularly, despite what some websites say.


What food does the desert kangaroo eat?

There is no such creature as a desert kangaroo. Kangaroos do not live in sandy deserts. They need to be where there is adequate vegetation to supply their food. These deserts contain plenty of low-growing shrubs and grasses which can sustain kangaroos, but there must also be a source of water nearby.


How do kangaroos provide water?

Kangaroos do not provide water. Female kangaroos provide milk to their young through their mammary glands, which are located within their pouch. If the question means "how do kangaroos find water", kangaroos must obtain their water from rivers, creeks, billabongs or any other permanent water supply, and in the dew on the grass at the side of roads. Despite what non-Australian websites say, kangaroos need to drink water regularly.


What deserts do kangaroos live in?

Nowhere. There is no such thing as a desert kangaroo. Despite what many non-Australian websites say, kangaroos do not live in the sandy, arid desert. They need water regularly, and there is insufficient water for them in the desert. Also, kangaroos are grazing animals, and the vegetation in the desert is not suitable for them. The Red kangaroo is a species which is able to live in semi-arid areas, as long as there are semi-permanent waterholes and adequate vegetation. It is able to live in areas of the Simpson desert, which has a wide-changing geography, with some areas supporting abundant wildlife.


What are water deprived deserts?

All deserts are water deprived, that's why they are called deserts.


How can kangaroos live in deserts?

They don't. Kangaroos do not live in sandy deserts, although the red kangaroo can live in semi-arid desert areas. Kangaroos need to be where there is adequate vegetation to supply their food. They are more likely to be found in grasslands and bushland, where the trees are not too close to each other. They also inhabit coastal areas, often swimming out to offshore islands. Despite what many people believe, kangaroos can only go for a maximum of 5-7 days without actually drinking water. They will only survive this time if they have access to fresh grass and vegetation with sufficient moisture content.