Western grey kangaroo

Marsupial

The Western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) is one of Australia’s most common marsupials, often spotted grazing in open woodlands and scrublands across the southern and western parts of the country. With their soft brown-grey fur, powerful hind legs, and long tails for balance, they can cover impressive distances in a single bound—sometimes leaping up to 9 meters (30 feet) in one go!

They are mostly crepuscular, meaning they’re most active during the cooler hours of dawn and dusk. Like other kangaroo species, females can delay birth until conditions are right, ensuring their joeys have the best chance of survival.

Whether lounging under a shady tree or effortlessly hopping across the landscape, the Western grey kangaroo is a true Aussie icon, perfectly adapted to life in the wild.

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SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Macropus fuliginosus

FAMILY:

Macropodidae

NATIONAL CONSERVATION STATUS:

Least Concern

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Fun Fact:

Nicknamed the “stinker” due to the musky scent of the males, these kangaroos are social creatures, living in loose groups called mobs.