Macropus giganteus tasmaniensis
Group: Mammals
Tasmanian forester kangaroos prefer to live on grasslands or in open woodlands. They are herbivores and eat mostly shrubs, leaves, grass and herbs. They are social and prefer to live in small groups called “mobs.” The mobs include one dominant male, two to three females, two to three young males, and young kangaroos. Males are aggressive when it comes to establishing dominance. They use many types of aggressive behavior, including a form of “boxing,” to gain dominance over the mobs. The winner is the one most likely to mate with the females in mob. Females give birth to one baby kangaroo or “joey” after a gestation period of 35 days. The joey remains in the mother's pouch for about 300 days. Joey's will usually nurse for about 18 months after they leave the pouch.
