Least Concern
Wallaby (Red-necked)
Macropus rufogriseus
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About
The red-necked wallaby is a medium-sized marsupial related to kangaroos. They are known for their hopping locomotion and the pouch in which females carry their young.
Habitat
Forests and grasslands of eastern Australia and Tasmania
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses, leaves, and shrubs
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Fun Facts
- Wallabies can hop at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h).
- They use their tails for balance while hopping.
- Female wallabies have a pouch where they carry their young, called joeys, for several months after birth.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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