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Macropus rufus
Red Kangaroo
(shown with Macropus rufus)
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Photographer: Sharon Chester
ID: 0000 0000 0405 0786 (2005-04-17)Copyright © 2005 Sharon Chester
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INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
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date of photo Mar 1, 1981
this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected
photo location Toronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia
animal's place of origin
Toronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia (Australia)family
Macropodidae
order
Diprotodontia
notes The eastern and western gray kangaroos are the largest living marsupials. The red kangaroo, Macropus rufus, shown in the background is slightly smaller.photo category: Animal - Mammal
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
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| common names
Red Kangaroo (ITIS )
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Reviewers' comments about this photo (sign in to review or add a comment about this photo)
| 1. | Reviewed by Rohan Clarke Aug 5, 2008 |
| Action: changed name from "Macropus giganteus" to "Macropus rufus
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| Reviewer's comments: | | | | "This is a Red Kangaroo Macropus rufus. It is either an adult female or a 'blue' male. Diagnostic features include the pale facial stripe, the large ears and the overall pelage colour" |
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Using this photo The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2005 Sharon Chester.
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