The
eastern grey kangaroo (
Macropus giganteus) is a
marsupial found in southern and eastern Australia, with a population of several million. It is also known as the
great grey kangaroo and the
Forester kangaroo. Although a big eastern grey male typically masses around 66
kg (weight 145
lb.) and stands almost 2 m (6.6 ft.) tall, the scientific name,
Macropus giganteus (gigantic large-foot), is misleading: the
red kangaroo of the semi-arid inland is larger, weighing up to 90 kg.