Dyson, Deb

female_red_kangaroo

Macropus rufus

Female red kangaroo (Macropus rufus), captive. Note the broad nose and patches of white on the face, characteristic of this species. Female pelage color is bluish-gray.

About this image

Identification
Macropus rufus (red kangaroo)
Date Taken
July 2005
Contributors
Deb Dyson
photographer
Melbourne Zoo, Australia
copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy female
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Behaviors self care resting
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic

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