Of all marsupials, only kangaroos are bipeds, moving more naturally on two legs than four. Their most powerful method of defense is to kick with their strong hind legs. Habitat Red kangaroos live over most of the central part of Australia in areas where rainfall averages less than 500 millimeters. Negative Kangaroos are sometimes considered menaces because they compete for forage with livestock. No special status Nearly 3 million square miles of Australian territory now lies within the boundaries of excellent national parks.
Some areas protect red kangaroos.
September 14, 2000. The World Book Encyclopedia. The Animal World Vol. Reference written by Minerva Yue, AP Biology. Edited by Joan Rasmussen.