# Macropus agilis

The agile wallaby is a small kangaroo that loves to hop around in the grasslands. They have strong legs and a long tail that helps them balance while jumping.

- **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 2/5 · Low
- **Habitat:** Grasslands
- **Also known as:** Agile Wallaby, Scrub Wallaby

![Macropus agilis](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/00_2215_Macropus_agilis.jpg&width=800)

Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:00_2215_Macropus_agilis.jpg)

## Appearance

The Macropus agilis is a medium-sized wallaby with sandy-brown fur, a pale belly, and distinctive white stripes on its cheeks and hips. Its robust build, powerful hind legs, and a long, thick tail give it a characteristic kangaroo-like appearance.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia
- **Phylum:** Chordata
- **Class:** Mammalia
- **Order:** Diprotodontia
- **Family:** Macropodidae
- **Genus:** Macropus

## Interesting facts

- Male wallabies sometimes fight each other by 'boxing' with their forepaws!
- Their babies, called joeys, are born tiny, like a jelly bean!
- They use a special scent to mark their territory and communicate silently!
- Wow, agile wallabies can survive without drinking water for many months!

## Special abilities

- **Super Leaper Power:** Macropus agilis can jump high and far because of its strong hind legs that help them escape danger quickly.
- **Cozy Joey Home:** Macropus agilis has a special pouch that helps them carry and protect their young joey until it is ready to explore.
- **Balancing Tail:** Macropus agilis can balance its body using its long, muscular tail that helps them maneuver through tough terrain.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 60-105 cm
- **Weight:** 7-49 kg
- **Lifespan:** 8-12 years
- **Speed:** 55 km/h
- **Litter Size:** 1
- **Gestation:** 29-31 days

## Diet & Feeding

Agile wallabies are plant-eaters, feasting mainly on a variety of grasses and leaves.

- **Primary Foods:** grasses, sedges, herbs, shrubs, fruits
- **Foraging Method:** Grazing

## Ecological connections

- **Eaten by:** Dingo (*Canis dingo*) — Hunts young and adult wallabies.
- **Eaten by:** Wedge-tailed Eagle (*Aquila audax*) — Preys on juvenile wallabies.
- **Eats:** Kangaroo Grass (*Themeda triandra*) — A primary food source.

## Traits

- [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
- [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
- [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
- [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
- [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
- [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
- [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.

## Collections

- [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals)

## Safety

**Danger:** 2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Macropus agilis?

Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Macropus agilis?

60-105 cm

### How much does Macropus agilis weigh?

7-49 kg

### How long does Macropus agilis live?

8-12 years

### How fast can Macropus agilis move?

55 km/h

### What does Macropus agilis eat?

Agile wallabies are plant-eaters, feasting mainly on a variety of grasses and leaves.

### Where is Macropus agilis usually found?

Grasslands

### How does Macropus agilis hunt?

Grazing

## More Mammals

- [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*)
- [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*)
- [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*)
- [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*)

---

Source: [Macropus agilis: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/macropus-agilis)