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Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus)

Eastern Grey Kangaroo

Macropus giganteus

About the Eastern Grey Kangaroo

The eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) is a marsupial found in the eastern third of Australia, with a population of several million. It is also known as the great grey kangaroo and the forester kangaroo. Although a big eastern grey male can typically weigh up to 69 kg (152 lb) and have a length of well over 2 m (6 ft 7 in), the scientific name, Macropus giganteus (gigantic large-foot), is misleading: the red kangaroo of the semi-arid inland is larger,...

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 32,280 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Eastern Grey Kangaroo?

The scientific name of the Eastern Grey Kangaroo is Macropus giganteus.

How many Eastern Grey Kangaroo sightings have been recorded?

32,280 observations of the Eastern Grey Kangaroo have been recorded on iNaturalist.

32,280 observations on iNaturalist
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