Bennett's Wallaby
(Macropus rufogriseus)
Bennett’s Wallabies, otherwise known as Red-necked Wallabies, are medium-sized marsupials native to the eastern coast of Australia. In the wild, Bennett’s Wallabies tend to live in grassland, shrubland and forest areas, feeding on a diet of grasses and herbs.
FUN FACTS
Animal Class: Mammals.
Distribution: Australia.
Habitat: Forests, shrubland, grassland.
Diet: Grasses and herbs.
Appearance: Red shoulders and nape, fawny grey body, white chest, and belly.
Size: The can reach up to 3ft in height and weigh between 14 – 20kg. Males are often larger than females.
Lifespan: Between 7 and 15 years.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern.
Population Trend
Stable.
Threats
There are no major threats to these species.
Population
Unknown.
Did you know?
After a 30-day gestation period, the joey will crawl into the mother’s pouch where they will spend the next 5 to 11 months whilst they grow and develop.
See Our Bennett’s Wallaby
Ponderosa Zoo is home to one Bennett’s Wallaby, his name is Bolt. You can find him by the entrance of the zoo.
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