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Kangaroos are found all over the Australian continent. They are most commonly found in bushland and woodland, open forests, coastal heath land, grasslands, mallee scrub, mulga scrub and other scrubland. They have adapted to a variety of temperatures around Australia and are usually found in sub tropical and temperate zones, while the Eastern Grey kangaroo can also be found in sub-Alpine regions.

Kangaroos gather in groups called mobs. Aboriginal and European Australians have spent centuries clearing open tracts of land and establishing water sources - both of which are boons to kangaroo populations. The animal most commonly recognised as the kangaroo must drink water regularly, so their environment must be near permanent waterholes, creeks or rivers.

Larger kangaroos do not live in the desert, as the food is too scarce. However, smaller, omnivorous varieties of the kangaroo family (often not recognised as kangaroos) do burrow in the desert and gain all their moisture needs from the insects and larvae they eat.

Most of the types of kangaroo prefer the grassland habitat in Australia. They graze on grasses and low vegetation in the early mornings and the evening while seeking shelter under trees during the middle of the day. Places where farmlands or plains meet the scrub are ideal for kangaroos.

Red kangaroos live in open grasslands, bushland, mulga and mallee scrublands, where there are some shade trees, and plenty of fresh grass and shoots. They can be found in all mainland Australian states, but tend to be inland, rather than near coastal areas. (Grey kangaroos are more likely to be found in coastal areas, and even swimming.)

Tree kangaroos are found in the rainforests of far northern Queensland and New Guinea. They are predominantly arboreal creatures which do venture to the ground regularly.

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