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The name "wallaroo" was created by mixing parts of the words kangaroo and wallaby. The wallaroo is a member of the kangaroo family, in between the size of the wallaby and the Red Kangaroo and Grey Kangaroo.
As for the town of Wallaroo, its name came about quite differently. The name of the town of Wallaroo in South Australia is actually derived from the word wadla-waru in the local aboriginal dialect, and it means "wallaby urine". Walla Waroo was the name of an early sheep station owned by Walter Watson Hughes. Apparently the name was shortened because it was too long to stencil on wool bales.
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What is the Latin name of Western Australian wallaroo?
There is no species specifically known as the Western Australian wallaroo. "Macropus robustus" is the scientific name for the Euro, also known as the Common Wallaroo, Eastern Wallaroo and Barrow Island Euro. This animal ranges over most of the Australian continent, including the west. There are several subspecies of this animal.
What is an antilopine wallaroo?
An antilopine wallaroo is another name for an antilopine kangaroo - a species of kangaroo, Latin name Macropus antilopinus, found in northern Australia.
Is wallaroo a marsupial or monotreme mammal?
A wallaroo is a marsupial.
What does the name wallaroo mean in latin?
The name "wallaroo" does not mean anything in Latin, because it is not derived from Latin. The name was created by mixing parts of the words kangaroo and wallaby. The wallaroo is a member of the kangaroo family, in between the size of the wallaby and the Red Kangaroo and Grey Kangaroo.The name of the town of Wallaroo in South Australia is actually derived from the word wadla-waru in the local aboriginal dialect, and it means "wallaby urine". Walla Waroo was the name of an early sheep station owned by Walter Watson Hughes. Apparently the name was shortened because it was too long to stencil on wool bales.
Where does the wallaroo come from?
The wallaroo is a type of kangaroo which comes from Australia.
Where does a western wallaroo live?
There is no species known as the "western wallaroo".
What is the lifespan of a wallaroo?
A wallaroo's lifespan is between 15 and 20 years.
Is a wallaroo an Australian animal?
Yes it is. The wallaroo is a member of the kangaroo family.
When was HMAS Wallaroo created?
HMAS Wallaroo was created on 1942-07-15.
Is the wallaroo threatened?
Wallaroos are classified differently according to their species, but none of the species are endangered. For example, the common wallaroo is listed as "abundant", while the antilopine wallaroo is listed as "not threatened".
Is the habitat of the wallaroo threatened?
no its not
Which is better a wallaroo or a wallaby?
There is no way to compare a wallaby and a wallaroo in this context. Both serve their place in Australia's ecosystem.
