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Agile Wallaby
Macropus agilis
-20.924, 149.049
Field Notes
Description:
A medium sized wallaby with light brown hair, paler beneath. The ears are black along the front edge & they have a white face stripe & white hip stripe. They feed on native grasses, plants & roots & will also feed on cane crops & fresh grass that regenerates after fire. Gestation is around a month & the young (called a Joey) will stay in the pouch for about 7 to 8 months, weaning at about 10 to 11 months.
Habitat:
Found in the tropical areas of Western Australia, the Northern Territory & Queensland.
Notes:
Found feeding on the beach with Eastern Grey Kangaroos at Cape Hillsborough National Park.
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Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis)
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PublishedNovember 1, 2015
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