Tasmanian Grey Kangaroo Baby at Wilhelma Zoo Becomes More Visible Outside Pouch

The young kangaroo, born in September 2024, is now frequently peeking out during mornings and afternoons, with further developmental milestones anticipated soon.

• The Tasmanian Grey Riesenkänguru baby at Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart is increasingly peeking out of its mother's pouch, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon.
• Born around mid-September 2024, the juvenile began as a two-centimeter-long, blind, and naked newborn that developed inside its mother's pouch.
• Zoo officials note that it will still take some time before the kangaroo baby climbs out of the pouch completely or attempts its first jumps.
• Eastern Grey Riesenkängurus, the species to which this Tasmanian variant belongs, are the second-largest kangaroo species and can leap up to 13 meters.
• Wilhelma Zoo's breeding program highlights the importance of conservation for this underrepresented Tasmanian kangaroo subspecies.

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