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The reason there are so many kangaroos in Australia is due to lack of natural predators. though many species of kangaroos have become extinct since Man introduced non-native predators such as cats, dogs and foxes, the larger kangaroos such as the Red and grey kangaroos have actually benefitted from European changes. In some cases, land clearing of bushland and woodlands to create pastures for cattle and sheep over the past 100 years has provided feed to kangaroo populations, which eat far less than stock animals do.
Kangaroos have no main natural predators apart from dingoes that were introduced into Australia in the last 1000 years or so. Even then, dingoes will not prey on healthy adult kangaroos - only on frail and young kangaroos. The Marsupial Lion, now long extinct, was also believed to have been a main natural predator of the Kangaroo.
With little threat from predation and thousands of square kilometres of land cleared to produce feed for domestic grazing stock, kangaroos have flourished.
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∙ 10y agoThe reason there are so many kangaroos in Australia is due to lack of natural predators. though many species of kangaroos have become extinct since Man introduced non-native predators such as cats, dogs and foxes, the larger kangaroos such as the Red and grey kangaroos have actually benefitted from European changes. In some cases, land clearing of bushland and woodlands to create pastures for cattle and sheep over the past 100 years has provided feed to kangaroo populations, which eat far less than stock animals do.
Kangaroos have no main natural predators apart from dingoes that were introduced into Australia in the last 1000 years or so. Even then, dingoes will not prey on healthy adult kangaroos - only on frail and young kangaroos. The Marsupial Lion, now long extinct, was also believed to have been a main natural predator of the Kangaroo.
With little threat from predation and thousands of square kilometres of land cleared to produce feed for domestic grazing stock, kangaroos have flourished.
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How many kangaroos live in Argentina?
There are no kangaroos in Austria.To see how many kangaroos there are in Australia, see the related question.
Are there any kangaroos in Western Australia?
Yes. There are many different species of kangaroos in Western Australia. Red kangaroos, in particular, are found throughout Western Australia.
Does Australia export kangaroos?
Does Australia export kangaroos? Australia does export kangaroos to various countries for many reasons such as: food supply, zoos and many other reasons. They import the kangaroos on boats to many European countries for food supply. They send the kangaroos to many different countries to zoos, where they can entertain viewers.
How many types of kangaroos are in the Africa?
None. Kangaroos are not indigenous to Africa, they are from Australia.
Where are kangaroos native to?
Kangaroos are native to Australia.Tree kangaroos are native to both Australia and New Guinea.
Which of these animals outnumbers humans in Australia?
There are nearly twice as many kangaroos in Australia as there are humans.
Can kangaroos live in Australia?
Kangaroos can and do live in Australia. This is the country to which they are native, and for which they are best adapted. There are over 65 species of kangaroos living in the wild in Australia.
Are kangaroos in africa?
No. Kangaroos are native to Australia.
Kangaroos are abundant in what country?
Kangaroos are abundant in many parts of Australia. This does not apply to all species, as many of the smaller species are endangered.
How are red kangaroos different from other kangaroos?
The red kangaroo is the largest of all the 60 or so kangaroo species in Australia.
Do kangaroos live in France?
No. Kangaroos are native to Australia. The only kangaroos found in their native habitat outside of Australia are the tree-kangaroos on the island of New Guinea.
How do kangaroos represent Australia?
Kangaroos are native Australian marsupials. They only represent Australia in that different species are found all over Australia, and the kangaroo is on Australia's coat of arms. Kangaroos are not a national symbol of Australia.
