Common Name
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
APC
Lower Risk (Least Concern)
Comment
Persisting in forest remnants.
Stronghold population
False
Regionally significant/rationale
False
Restricted distribution/rationale
False
Historical abundance
Declining
Overall distribution
Found throughout the eastern third of Australia.
Local distribution
Widespread in lowland dry open eucalypt woodlands and melaleuca with adjoining grasslands
Known location
Coomera, Coombabah, Nerang, Austinville, Pimpama, Gaven, Advancetown, Oxenford, Arundel, Currumbin Valley
Other locality
The grey kangaroo has no doubt declined due to habitat loss, but it is persisting in less developed areas where forest fragments remain.
General ecology
Eucalypt forest, woodland, grassland, golf courses.
Specific ecology
Trees for cover and abundant grass for food.
Habitat comment
Grey kangaroos can survive in rural areas provided enough cover remains to provide shelter from dogs. Partial clearing can be beneficial by providing additional grass.
Management
To maintain kangaroos in rural areas, corridors are needed to connect forest fragments.
