Matthew Moiczek Environmental Science Anderson September 12, 2010

 Scientific name: Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis  Mammal

 It is listed as endangered in Australia (Tasmania)  Subspecies of eastern gray kangaroo found only in Tasmania

 Largest of Tasmanian Reciprocals  Over 6 ½ ft. in height  Weighing over 130 Ibs

 Fur coat varies from light to dark  Eastern grays have long tails (used for balance)  Hind legs are much larger than limbs  5 finger and can grasp objects  Excellent senses of smell, hearing, and sight

 Prefer grasslands or open woodlands  Prefer to live in small groups: “mobs”  Herbivores  Mostly shrubs, grass, leaves, etc.

 Listed as endangered June 4 th, 1973  Hunting  Clearing of land (agricultural expansion)  Competition with livestock and other herbivores  Disease  Road deaths  Climate changes  Poisonous baiting

 Reduced 90% since the 1800’s  The species is now protected by lay by the Australian government so hopefully the population will rise again over the years

 Can jump 30 feet in a single bound  When not jumping they move on all limbs  Females give birth to one “Joey” after a 35 day gestation period  Aggressive behavior:  “Boxing” to gain dominance over other mobs  Winner is most likely to mate with females in mob

 Can swivel their ears in any direction to focus  Pictured on the Coat of Arms of Hobart Details

 Glenn, C. R "Earth's Endangered Creatures" (Online). Accessed 9/13/2010 at  ofile-220.html ofile-220.html