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Hello
world, here we are at Aussie Wednesday today's Aussie thing is the
Wallaby.
A
wallaby
is
a small or mid-sized macropod native to Australia and New Guinea,
with introduced populations in New Zealand, UK and other countries.
They 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.
They
are cute but aggressive animals within the mob can pose a danger to
people, especially families with young children. Losing their fear
for humans may also make kangaroos and wallabies more vulnerable to
abuse by other people
I
guess you are wondering what is the difference between a wallaby and
a kangaroo.
The
most obvious difference between the wallaby and the kangaroo is size.
As a rule, the kangaroo is generally much larger than the wallaby.
... Another simple way to tell a wallaby and a kangaroo apart is by
their colouring. A wallaby's coat is usually brighter with two to
three different colour.
They
live for around 9 years They rest at midday in long grass or like
this mum and joey on a soft mossy verge. That's why they're difficult
to spot during the day if you go out wallaby searching. It's best to
go at dawn and dusk when they're most active.
Although
physically more like kangaroos, wallaroos' genetic make-up is closer
to that of some wallabies and can cross-breed with some wallaby
species.
They are herbivores and they mostly eat grass. They can also eat leaves and fruits, and other plants like ferns and herbs. When grazing, wallabies will often congregate in small groups, though most species are typically solita
Once upon a very drunk night, I saw a kangaroo cross the road in front of my friend's truck. I said, "I know I'm just drunk, but I thought I saw a kangaroo," figuring he'd laugh it off. His eyes got as big as saucers and he said, very quietly, "I didn't wanna say anything..." No, they aren't native to Indiana, but I still defy anyone to tell me what else it could have been...
ReplyDeleteJust adore the roos.
ReplyDeleteThey look cute and cuddly, but I realise that yes, they're cute...but not cuddly! LOL. I wasn't sure of the difference between them and kangaroos, so thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just assumed they were a kind of kangaroo, didn't realize how different they are.
ReplyDeleteChris.....You seeing a roo would be a shock and hard to be believe
ReplyDeleteMargaret....Many of us do
Kea....Looks can be deceiving
Karen.....Know you do
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