Scientists discover extinct marsupial double the size of red kangaroos

April 21, 2024 10:05 PM

Scientists discover extinct marsupial double the size of the red kangaroo. (Male red kangaroos grow up to a head-and-body length of 1.3–1.6 m (4 ft 3 in – 5 ft 3 in) with a tail that adds a further 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) to the total length.) Researchers from Flinders University have described three new species of extinct kangaroo, helping to solve a nearly 150-year-long scientific mystery.
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries (2 comments total)

Wall-ah-be damned
posted by The otter lady at 11:13 PM on April 21 [4 favorites]

I agree with Dr Kerr, in the de-extinction debate we should definitely include giant kangaroos!
posted by Illusory contour at 6:10 AM on April 22