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What is the largest living marsupial?
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Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus). The home range of this species spans much of Australia's interior, and it is the largest member of the family Macropodidae.
The largest living marsupial is the red kangaroo (Macropus rufus).12
Male red kangaroos are the largest and most powerful of the macropodids, capable of reaching heights of approximately 2 metres (6.6 feet) and lengths of 3 metres (10 feet) from the muzzle to the tip of the tail. These males can weigh up to 90 kg (about 200 pounds), while females are significantly smaller.12