Red-necked Wallaby
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Red-necked Wallaby
Notamacropus rufogriseus
The Red-necked Wallaby is a cute, hopping animal from Australia. They have soft fur and a special red patch on their neck. These wallabies love to munch on grass and hop around in the wild!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Red-necked Wallaby has soft, thick, reddish-grey fur, notably reddish on its neck and shoulders, which gives it its name. Its underside is paler, contrasting with its darker limbs, and it possesses strong hind legs and a thick tail for balance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderDiprotodontiaFamilyMacropodidaeGenusNotamacropus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A wallaby joey is born tiny, no bigger than a jelly bean!
Male wallabies perform 'boxing matches' using their front paws to show off their strength.
Red-necked Wallabies are great swimmers, using their powerful legs to paddle across water.
They can drink salty water, a special skill that helps them survive in many places!
Special abilities
Ability
Leaping Locomotive
Red-necked Wallabies can bound across varied terrain at high speeds because of their incredibly powerful hind legs, helping them escape danger quickly.
Ability
Pouch Protector
Red-necked Wallabies have a protective pouch (marsupium) that helps them carry and nurse their young joeys safely as they grow.
Ability
Temperature Tuner
Red-necked Wallabies possess large, sensitive ears that help them regulate body temperature by radiating excess heat in warm weather.
Ability
Keen Senses
Red-necked Wallabies have excellent hearing and smell that help them detect subtle movements of predators and locate food sources effectively.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 66-93 cm
- Weight
- 10-27 kg
- Lifespan
- 9-15 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 30 days
Diet & Feeding
These wallabies are plant-eaters, munching on a variety of grasses and leaves.
Primary Foods
- grasses
- leaves
- shrubs
- ferns
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Dingo
Canis dingo
Dingoes are a primary predator of wallabies in mainland Australia.
eaten by
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax
Large birds of prey can hunt smaller or young Red-necked Wallabies.
eats
Blue Gum
Eucalyptus globulus
Wallabies graze on the undergrowth and leaves found in eucalypt forests.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch wallabies from a distance and never try to touch them in the wild.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Red-necked Wallaby?
66-93 cm
How much does Red-necked Wallaby weigh?
10-27 kg
How long does Red-necked Wallaby live?
9-15 years
How fast can Red-necked Wallaby move?
55 km/h
What does Red-necked Wallaby eat?
These wallabies are plant-eaters, munching on a variety of grasses and leaves.
Where is Red-necked Wallaby usually found?
Grasslands
How does Red-necked Wallaby hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Red-necked Wallaby usually have?
1-2
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