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The tasmanian Forester Kangaroo

Matthew Moiczek Environmental Science Anderson September 12, 2010. The tasmanian Forester Kangaroo. Scientific name: Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis Mammal. Science facts. It is listed as endangered in Australia (Tasmania) Subspecies of e astern gray kangaroo found only in Tasmania.

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The tasmanian Forester Kangaroo

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  1. Matthew Moiczek Environmental Science Anderson September 12, 2010 The tasmanian Forester Kangaroo

  2. Scientific name: Macropusgiganteustasmaniensis Mammal Science facts

  3. It is listed as endangered in Australia (Tasmania) Subspecies of eastern gray kangaroo found only in Tasmania Area

  4. Largest of Tasmanian Reciprocals Over 6 ½ ft. in height Weighing over 130 Ibs Size

  5. Fur coat varies from light to dark Eastern grays have long tails (used for balance) Hind legs are much larger than limbs 5 finger and can grasp objects Excellent senses of smell, hearing, and sight Characteristics

  6. Prefer grasslands or open woodlands • Prefer to live in small groups: “mobs” • Herbivores • Mostly shrubs, grass, leaves, etc. Habitat and food

  7. Listed as endangered June 4th, 1973 Hunting Clearing of land (agricultural expansion) Competition with livestock and other herbivores Disease Road deaths Climate changes Poisonous baiting Why are they endangered?

  8. Reduced 90% since the 1800’s The species is now protected by lay by the Australian government so hopefully the population will rise again over the years Population

  9. Can jump 30 feet in a single bound • When not jumping they move on all limbs • Females give birth to one “Joey” after a 35 day gestation period • Aggressive behavior: • “Boxing” to gain dominance over other mobs • Winner is most likely to mate with females in mob Fun facts

  10. Can swivel their ears in any direction to focus Pictured on the Coat of Arms of Hobart Fun Facts Continued

  11. Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures" (Online). Accessed 9/13/2010 at http://earthsendangered.com. • http://www.earthsendangered.com/profile.com/profile-220.html Sites

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