how many species of kangaroos are in australia?
The Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) â This species is found in the southern part of west Australia, near the coast of South Australia and the Darling River basin. The Antilopine Kangaroo (Macropus antilopinus) â This species is found in the far north of Australia. They inhabit grassy plains and woodlands. Other species of kangaroos are smaller, and they include: 1  Wallabies, including different species of rock-wallaby, brush wallaby and swamp wallaby. 2  Quokkas, once thought to be a type of wallaby, but now regarded as another separate group. 3  Musky-rat kangaroo (the smallest of all kangaroos)