This rat-like wallaby lives in the rain forest of northern Queensland. They differ from all other kangaroos by having five toes of each hind foot and an almost completely naked and scaly tail similar to that of the opossum. Kangaroo Island near Australia is practically teeming with kangaroos. They are so plentiful that, like deer in America, they frequently get hit by cars. The only other danger, besides angry sheep farmers, is that hunting the kangaroo both for their meat and fur is still a popular sport in Australia.
Many people believe that the kangaroo needs and deserves our protection.