Kangaroos live primarily in Australia, including Tasmania and nearby islands. They are endemic to this region and are found in a wide variety of habitats across the continent
. Habitats where kangaroos live include:
- Woodlands and bushland
- Grasslands and savannas
- Forests and scrublands
- Open plains and arid, semi-arid areas (especially for red kangaroos)
- Monsoonal tropical woodlands in northern Australia (for antilopine kangaroos)
- Rocky outcrops and stony ground (for wallaroos and rock-wallabies)
- Mountainous rainforests in north Queensland (for tree-kangaroos)
Distribution of major kangaroo species:
- Red kangaroos: Arid and semi-arid open plains across most of inland Australia
- Eastern grey kangaroos: Fertile eastern Australia from Cape York Peninsula down to Tasmania, preferring denser vegetation
- Western grey kangaroos: From Western Australia to Victoria, favoring denser scrub and forests
- Antilopine kangaroos: Northern Australia’s tropical woodlands
- Common wallaroos: Widespread in Australia, often near rocky areas
Kangaroos are highly adaptable and can live successfully in a wide range of environments, from deserts to rainforests
. In summary, kangaroos live throughout Australia in diverse habitats including grasslands, woodlands, forests, and arid plains, with different species adapted to specific regions and environments within the continent.
