The Forester kangaroo is Tasmania’s largest marsupial, meaning they carry and suckle their newborns in a pouch. This animal characteristic is almost exclusive to Australia. There is an excellent reason this species is named macropus giganteus (giant large foot); a male roo can weigh 130 pounds and measure over 6.5 feet tall. The Tasmanian eastern gray is endemic to this island state. All kangaroos are nocturnal but you can walk inside their pen for a visit at the Zoodoo Zoo.
