Ecosystems:
Red Kangaroos are normally found in western and central Australia Also through out New Zealand. They like open grasslands, scrubland and deserts. Mainly open areas with a few trees for shade. They take shade from there instead of caves from the heat. They tend to stay in one area but if they have to, they can travel up to 25-30 km away to look for more favourable feeding grounds. Some biotic parts of the ecosystem are hawks, eagles, grass, dingoes and sometimes humans. Some of the abiotic factors are that it is dry there, little water (under 25 cm. of rain per year), warm climate and hot temperatures that can cause grass fires.
Adaptations:
Since Red Kangaroos live in deserts, water would be scarce. Fortunately, they have the ability to go for a long time without water. This is because their digestive tract enables them to absorb every drop of water from the food that they eat. They like to eat grass by the way. Another physical adaptation that they have is that on the female kangaroos, they have a pouch in the front so they can carry the 'joeys' while they are still growing. A behavioral adaptation they have is that they feed between dusk and dawn to avoid the hot rays of the sun during the day. They also rest the hottest part of the day in whatever shade there is. Another way that kangaroos cool themselves is by licking their forearms. The saliva helps to cool down the blood in the veins there. This is more effective than sweating because it wastes less water.
What is the ecosystem of Red Kangaroos? 5 abiotic factors
- 81 to 250 mm (3 to 10 in) or rain per year.
- Summer temperatures during the day range from 32 to 40 °C (90 to 104 °F).
- In winter, it becomes 18 to 23 °C (64 to 73 °F).
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10 biotic factors
- The camels affect the vegetation because Australian desert vegetation evolved without having too much problems from herbivores and the camels might end up eating too much.
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http://www.australianstamp.com/coin-web/feature/nature/redkang.htm
Ecosystems:
Red Kangaroos are normally found in western and central Australia Also through out New Zealand. They like open grasslands, scrubland and deserts. Mainly open areas with a few trees for shade. They take shade from there instead of caves from the heat. They tend to stay in one area but if they have to, they can travel up to 25-30 km away to look for more favourable feeding grounds. Some biotic parts of the ecosystem are hawks, eagles, grass, dingoes and sometimes humans. Some of the abiotic factors are that it is dry there, little water (under 25 cm. of rain per year), warm climate and hot temperatures that can cause grass fires.
Adaptations:
Since Red Kangaroos live in deserts, water would be scarce. Fortunately, they have the ability to go for a long time without water. This is because their digestive tract enables them to absorb every drop of water from the food that they eat. They like to eat grass by the way. Another physical adaptation that they have is that on the female kangaroos, they have a pouch in the front so they can carry the 'joeys' while they are still growing. A behavioral adaptation they have is that they feed between dusk and dawn to avoid the hot rays of the sun during the day. They also rest the hottest part of the day in whatever shade there is. Another way that kangaroos cool themselves is by licking their forearms. The saliva helps to cool down the blood in the veins there. This is more effective than sweating because it wastes less water.
What is the ecosystem of Red Kangaroos?
5 abiotic factors
- 81 to 250 mm (3 to 10 in) or rain per year.
- Summer temperatures during the day range from 32 to 40 °C (90 to 104 °F).
- In winter, it becomes 18 to 23 °C (64 to 73 °F).
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10 biotic factors
- The camels affect the vegetation because Australian desert vegetation evolved without having too much problems from herbivores and the camels might end up eating too much.
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Resources:
http://www.desertusa.com/animals/red-kangaroo.html
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/red-kangaroo/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_kangaroo
http://www.australianstamp.com/coin-web/feature/nature/redkang.htm
http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=5&detID=6
http://austhrutime.com/Kangaroo_red.htm
https://prezi.com/opem3yrwxhe-/red-kangaroo-niche/
https://prezi.com/aemnbop29rlc/the-red-kangaroo-ecology/
http://earthsci.org/flood/J_Flood04/austwea/autwea.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deserts_of_Australia