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Red kangaroos do not de from danger. Although they shelter under trees, under cliff overhangs or in caves, they do not hide from danger. Their first response is to bound away, but sometimes they will confront the danger head-on.
A kangaroo has a large powerful tail and hind legs, both of which help it to defend itself. It can lean back, balance on its strong tail, and kick out, using the large claws on its hind legs to defend itself. It can deliver quite a mighty kick which can kill an enemy such as a dingo. Kangaroos have also been observed actually grasping dogs that have chased them near dams, and trying to hold them under the water. Men who have gone to the rescue of their hunting dogs have been attacked, clawed and scratched.
When it comes to danger, the kangaroo's primary recourse is to hop away. A kangaroo can maintain a steady speed over very long distances, easily outrunning other predators. A comfortable hopping speed for red kangaroos is 19 kilometres per hour (12 miles per hour), and they can maintain this speed for hours, stopping for brief rests. They can have short bursts of speed of between 55 and 70 kph (35-44mph). Kangaroos can also escape danger by jumping high and long. In full flight, a single jump can be up to 8 metres (29 feet) long, and 1.8m (6 feet) in height.
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Do tree kangaroos have an economic value to humans?
No. It is only the larger macropods such as red kangaroos and grey kangaroos that are farmed and used for their meat and hide.
Is the red kangaroo being extinct?
Red kangaroos are in no danger of extinction. They are endemic to Australia, where they are found in the millions.
Do tree kangaroos hide their food?
No. Tree kangaroos do not hide their food.
How could a red kangaroo be extinct?
The red kangaroo is not extinct; nor is it in any immediate danger of extinction. Red kangaroos are found in the millions through Australia's outback.
Why are pythons danger to tree kangaroos?
Pythons are a danger to tree kangaroos because tree kangaroos are smaller then the typical kangaroo so the python will strangle this animal and kill it right then and there.
Do red kangaroos eat meat?
No. Red kangaroos are strictly herbivorous.
What customs do red kangaroos have?
Because Red kangaroos are animals, they do not have "customs".
Do red kangaroos live in Tasmania?
No. Red kangaroos are not found in Tasmania.
Are red kangaroos endemic?
Red kangaroos are endemic to Australia, where they are found in the millions.
How can the red kangaroo be protected from going extinct?
Red kangaroos are in absolutely no danger of becoming extinct. They are already protected by law, and in some areas, overpopulation means they can be culled by licenced hunters.
What is a cherry kangaroo?
Cherry kangaroo refers to leather made from the hide of red kangaroos. This leather has a deep reddish coloring and is often used for boots or purses.
What happens when foxes and snakes live in the same ecosystem when kangaroos become extinct?
Kangaroos are in no danger of becoming extinct.
