Macropus Giganteus (Noun)
Meaning
Very large greyish-brown Australian kangaroo formerly abundant in open wooded areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Macropus giganteus was the first of its kind to be seen by early European settlers in Australia and sparked a wave of curiosity.
- Hunters took down large numbers of the macropus giganteus due to their prized fur and flesh in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Open woodlands of the continent served as an ideal habitat for the growth of macropus giganteus.
- Its great height enabled macropus giganteus to spot approaching threats long before its peers, but humans presented a relentless force it couldn't defend itself against.
- After they noticed an increase in populations, Australian authorities granted a safe-haven zone to certain protected species like the dwindling macropus giganteus in eastern states.