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There are many species belonging to the macropod or kangaroo family. The largest three species of kangaroo are the red kangaroo, the eastern grey kangaroo and the western grey kangaroo. Populations of kangaroos vary greatly. In good seasons, numbers increase and in droughts the populations decrease. Other factors like hunting, disease and migration also affect kangaroos' numbers. |
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Estimated Population of Kangaroo Species |
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6 519 000 |
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13 121 000 |
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20 705 000 |
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20 705 000 |
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KANGAROOS |
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To use this page effectively, children will need a worksheet from 'NetResearch: Animals of Australia' from Elton Publications. |