How do they survive in a desert??
Red Kangaroos are able to survive temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit by using shade and avoiding activity during the day. Red Kangaroos also concentrate their urine to conserve water and thus can tolerate severe dehydration. They regulate their body temperature largely by panting and licking their forearms Red Kangaroo Fun Facts • Red kangaroos can weigh up to 200 pounds with males being much larger than the females who usually average about 110 pounds. • A Red Kangaroos tail can be up to 3 feet long. • In the wild a Red Kangaroo can live up to 15 years • They have a black and white mark on the sides of the muzzle and a broad white stripe from the corner of mouth to base of ear • The body posture of Red Kangaroos is upright except when feeding. • Their fur is velvety to the touch. • The front limbs of a red kangaroo are small and short with heavily-clawed digits. • Red Kangaroo to travel at speeds as fast as 40mph. Why do Kangaroos Box?? When male kangaroos fight, they ma
