Is there a map of where kangaroos live?

Answer 1

Kangaroos are found in the geographic region known as Oceania. The continent of Australia makes up most of this geographic region, and it is the place to which almost all species of kangaroo are native. Tree kangaroos are also native to the island of New Guinea, which makes up the next largest part of the geographic region of Oceania.

Answer 2

There is no single map of where kangaroos live in Australia, as there are over 60 species of kangaroos in Australia, and together, they cover virtually every corner of Australia except for the sandy deserts. Some maps have been included below in the websites under "Related links", showing the parts of Australia where different species of kangaroo have their habitat.

The map showing the distribution of the Red kangaroo is inaccurate, but no true map seems to exist that would satisfactorily answer this question. Observing the map at the related link, one would be led to believe that Red kangaroos live in the sandy desert. They do not. There is insufficient water or food for kangaroos to live in the arid deserts that cover portions of Australia. Most overseas websites continue to perpetuate the myth that kangaroos can live without water for long periods, but they cannot.

Answer 3

Kangaroos live in a few different geographic locations. They live primarily in Australia but can also be found in Papua New Guinea and Papua.