SUPER ANIMAL: Wallaby

Wednesday 27 June 2012

Wallaby

Wallabies are members of the kangaroo clan found primarily in Australia and on nearby islands. There are many wallaby species, grouped roughly by habitat: shrub wallabies, brush wallabies, and rock wallabies. Hare wallabies are named for their size and their hare-like behavior All wallabies are marsupials or pouched mammals. Wallaby young are born tiny, helpless, and undeveloped.Wallabies are typically small to medium-sized mammals, but the largest can reach 6 feet (1.8 meters) from head to tail. They have powerful hind legs they use to bound along at high speeds and jump great distances. When wallabies are threatened by predators, or when males battle each other, they may also use these legs to deliver powerful kicks.These marsupials also have large and powerful tails. Wallaby tails are not prehensile (gripping), but are useful nonetheless