Red Fox vs red kangaroo

Vulpes vulpes compared with Macropus rufus

Key Differences

• Red Fox is omnivore while red kangaroo is herbivore.
• red kangaroo is 14.2x heavier than Red Fox.
• red kangaroo lives longer (16 years vs 5 years).

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Red Fox	red kangaroo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Macropodidae (Kangaroos)
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Macropus (Kangaroos)
Species	Vulpes vulpes	Macropus rufus

Evolutionary Relationship

Red Fox and red kangaroo share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

red kangaroo

LC — Least Concern

Population: ~11.5M

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Red Fox	red kangaroo
Diet	Omnivore	Herbivore
Average Lifespan	5 years	16 years
Average Length	70 cm	1.6 m
Average Weight	6.0 kg	85.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Red Fox

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

red kangaroo

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

Range

Found in Australia.

Red Fox

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

red kangaroo

The largest kangaroo and largest marsupial on Earth, red kangaroos can stand 2 meters tall and weigh 90 kg, inhabiting the arid and semi-arid regions of inland Australia. Highly adapted to harsh desert conditions, they can survive without drinking water for long periods by extracting moisture from vegetation. Powerful hind legs enable 9-meter leaps and speeds up to 70 km/h. Males engage in ritualistic boxing contests to compete for females.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇦🇺 Australia