How tall is the average kangaroo?

Answer 1

There is no "average" height of a kangaroo. It depends on the species.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the kangaroos. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 meters (5.25 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 meters (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23 cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family - of which there are over 60 - range in size between those two.
This varies according to the different species.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the marsupials. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 metres tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family - of which there are over 60 - range in size between those two.

You would have a real task on your hands finding any Eastern Greys, Western Greys or Reds reaching the size you quote. The Kangaroo industry has just about shot out all the biggest and the best at most they are only standing at full stretch up to 5 feet these days
It varies with the species. Some kangaroos are easily as tall as an adult human.

The average Red Kangaroo stands approximately 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft). The Red Kangaroo can weigh from 18kg (39 lb) up to 90 kilograms (198 lb) for very large specimens. The male is heavier, and tends to weigh an average of 65 kg (143 lb).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23cm long.
Kangaroos vary in size.

The average Red Kangaroo stands approximately 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft). The Red Kangaroo can weigh from 18kg (39 lb) up to 90 kilograms (198 lb) for very large specimens. The male is heavier, and tends to weigh an average of 65 kg (143 lb).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family, of which there are over 60, range in size between those two.

Answer 2

Males grow up to a body length of 1.4 metres (4 ft 7 in) long and weigh up to 85 kilograms (190 lb). Females reach a body length of up to 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) long and weigh up to 35 kilograms (77 lb). Tails can be from 0.9 to 1 metre (3.0-3.3 ft) long. The average Red Kangaroo stands approximately 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) tall.

Answer 3

It depends on the species.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the kangaroos. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 meters (5.25 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 meters (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23 cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family - of which there are over 60 - range in size between those two

Answer 4

It depends upon the species. There are over 60 different types of kangaroo in Australia.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the marsupials. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 metres tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family range in size between those two.

Answer 5

Given that there is no such thing as a "normal" kangaroo, the answer will vary according to the different species.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the marsupials. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 metres tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family - of which there are over 60 - range in size between those two.

Answer 6

There are no specific records indicating the height of the tallest kangaroo in modern times. The largest of the kangaroos is the Red kangaroo, and the male of this species averages between 165cm and 180cm, with rare specimens reaching 2 metres.

The largest species of kangaroo ever known on Earth was Procoptodon, which was a type of giant short-faced kangaroo. Its average height was 2m, but it was much stockier and more heavy-set than the modern Red kangaroo.

Answer 7

The "average" size of a kangaroo varies with the species.

The average Red Kangaroo stands approximately 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 metres (6.6 ft). The Red Kangaroo can weigh from 18kg (39 lb) up to 90 kilograms (198 lb) for very large specimens. The male is heavier, and tends to weigh an average of 65 kg (143 lb).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23cm long.

Answer 8

There is no "average" height of a kangaroo. It depends on the species.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the kangaroos. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 meters (5.25 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 meters (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23 cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family - of which there are over 60 - range in size between those two.

Answer 9

It depends on the species.

Red Kangaroos are the largest of the kangaroos. The Red Kangaroo averages 1.6 m (5.25 ft) tall. Accounts of sizes greater than this are not uncommon, with some large males reportedly reaching approximately 2 m (6.6 ft).

The smallest known member of the very wide-ranging kangaroo family is the Musky Rat-kangaroo, which is about 23 cm long.

Various other members of the kangaroo family - of which there are over 60 - range in size between those two.

Answer 10

Tree kangaroos vary in height. They range from 1.2m (120cm) to 1.65m (165cm) in length from their head to the tip of their tail.