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Red Kangaroo

Red Kangaroo line art illustration (click image to enlarge)

Red Kangaroo illustration (click image to enlarge)

Artist's notes:

I couldn't decide whether to draw the red kangaroo in mid-jump or standing still. I found a good photo to work from and went with this pose. When I draw an animal at times I'm amazed how unfamiliar the actual anatomy of what I considered a familiar animal actually is. What really struck me was the totally bizarre legs of the kangaroo. They're really not like anything else I've ever drawn. The red kangaroo, along with the koala, are the only Australian mammals I've drawn so far. I'll probably draw an echidna and Tasmanian devil at some point. If you'd like to make a suggestion on which Aussie critter I should draw next please send me an email. This drawing is based on a photo by Robert Nyman.

Information about the Red Kangaroo:

The Red Kangaroo is the largest of all kangaroos and the largest living marsupial on Earth. It is found across mainland Australia. They inhabit most of the dry inland of the central part of Australia. Even though these animals look friendly, they are to be approached with caution. They have a large claw attached to their hind legs and this makes them potentially dangerous.