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Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide. Kangaroo Island is one of South Australia's most popular tourist attractions. Kangaroo Island is a natural sanctuary for native Australian animals, including its own kangaroo species, a sub-species of echidna, a large colony of endangered Australian sea lions, and an astounding 267 recorded bird species.