The Wallaby is an informal designation generally used for any macro-pod that is smaller than a kangaroo or wallaroo that has not been designated otherwise.
Rock-wallabies live among piles of boulders, rocky hills and cliffs.
Where Are Wallabies Found?
Wallaby is a small or mid sized macro-pod found in Australia and New GuineaWhat Do Wallabies Eat?
Wallabies are herbivores whose diet consists of a wide range of grasses, vegetables, leaves and other foliage.Where Do Wallabies Live?
Smaller species of wallabies live in a wide range of habitats, from desert to woodland to rain-forest.Rock-wallabies live among piles of boulders, rocky hills and cliffs.
Wallaby vs Kangaroo
Wallaby belong to the same taxonomic family as kangaroos and sometimes the same genus, but kangaroos are specifically categorised into the six largest species of the family.Wallaby Scientific Classification |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Infraclass | Marsupialia |
| Order | Diprotodontia |
| Family | Macropodidae |
| Scientific Name | Macropus agilis |
Wallaby Fun Facts
⧪ Wallaby or quokka was hunted for meat and fur.⧪ Most wallaby species founded are small but some wallaby species can grow up to approximately two meters in length.
⧪ Their powerful hind legs are not only used for bounding at high speeds and jumping great heights, but also to administer vigorous kicks to fend off potential predators.