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Fast Facts
Height: Red and gray kangaroos stand between five and six feet tall.
Weight: Most weigh between 50 and 120 pounds, though some can reach 200 pounds.
Lifespan: On average, kangaroos live in the wild for six to eight years.
Female kangaroos are generally smaller than males of the same species.
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Endangered Species Act:
Delisted
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