What is the world's largest type of marsupial by weight?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The world's largest type of marsupial by weight is the red kangaroo (Macropus rufus). They can grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh over 200 pounds. Red kangaroos are found across most of Australia, in a variety of habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and deserts. They are herbivorous and their diet consists of grasses, leaves, and other vegetation.

Their powerful hind legs are used for hopping, which is an efficient method of movement in arid environments, and they can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. In addition to their size, red kangaroos are also known for their distinctive coloring, with males having a reddish coat and females having a bluish-gray coat.