Large marsupial native to eastern Australia, characterized by powerful hindlimbs and distinctive hopping locomotion.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, and forest margins across eastern Australia, from Queensland to South Australia
Ecological Role
Key herbivore in Australian ecosystems, plays crucial role in seed dispersal and grassland maintenance
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Grey-brown fur, dense and insulating, lighter coloration in females and juveniles
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LIMBS WINGS
Powerful hindlimbs for locomotion, smaller forearms used for grazing and support
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HEAD SENSORY
Large ears, forward-facing eyes, well-developed olfactory and auditory senses
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BODY STRUCTURE
Large marsupial, body length 1.2-2.0 m, weight 40-90 kg, muscular hindlimbs for hopping
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wiki
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