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Macropus rufogriseus

Macropus rufogriseus

The red-necked wallaby is a friendly kangaroo that loves to hop around in grassy areas. They have soft fur and a long tail that helps them balance while jumping.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Macropus rufogriseus is a medium-sized marsupial with thick, soft fur that is typically grey, but distinctive reddish-brown fur covers its neck and shoulders. It has black paws and feet, and a long, muscular tail for balance. Its long ears are often bordered with white.

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Macropus rufogriseus
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Macropus rufogriseus

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby wallabies, called joeys, are born tiny, smaller than a jelly bean!

Female wallabies can pause a pregnancy until conditions are perfect.

They use their strong tail as a handy fifth leg for support!

Wallabies can lick their forearms to cool down when it's hot.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Tail Balance

Macropus rufogriseus has a strong, thick tail that helps them balance while hopping at high speeds or standing on their hind legs.

Fähigkeit

Pouch Nursery

Macropus rufogriseus has a special pouch where its tiny joey develops, keeping it safe and warm for months.

Maße und Details

Länge
60-90 cm
Gewicht
7-27 kg
Lebenserwartung
9-15 Jahre
Top Speed
48 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
29-31 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These wallabies are plant-eaters, munching on a variety of grasses and leaves.

Hauptnahrung

  • grasses
  • leaves
  • shrubs
  • roots
  • bark

Nahrungssuche

  • Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Eagles prey on young or smaller wallabies.

eats

Blue Gum

Eucalyptus globulus

Wallabies graze on the leaves and undergrowth.

eats

Sydney Golden Wattle

Acacia longifolia

They browse on the foliage of various native shrubs.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Macropus rufogriseus?

60-90 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Macropus rufogriseus?

7-27 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Macropus rufogriseus?

9-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Macropus rufogriseus?

48 km/h

Was frisst Macropus rufogriseus?

These wallabies are plant-eaters, munching on a variety of grasses and leaves.

Wo findet man Macropus rufogriseus normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Macropus rufogriseus?

Grazing

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Macropus rufogriseus?

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