Although rock wallabies live in rocky areas and in cliffs, they obtain their food by grazing in grasslands near their rocky habitats. They do not venture far from where they feel safe, so they only inhabit areas near where there is plenty of vegetation.
No, wallabies do not migrate. Sometimes they will move on to new food sources, but they are more likely than their nomadic cousins, the kangaroos, to stay in one place, particularly the rock wallabies.
The taxonomy of rock wallabies is Petrogale (Marsupialia, Macropodidae).
Some of the rock wallabies which are endangered include: * Brush tailed rock wallaby * Yellow footed rock wallaby * Proserpine rock-wallaby
Wallabies have colouring that enables them to camouflage naturally within their habitat. Whether they are rock wallabies, swamp wallabies or brush wallabies, they tend to blend in with their environment.
Yes. Wedge-tailed eagles are among the main predators of rock wallabies. They will swoop down and grab these small wallabies while they sun themselves on exposed rock surfaces.
Rock wallabies are exceedingly shy. They are not "gentle", but will hop away quickly at the sign of any disturbance.
Yes. Brush tailed rock wallabies, and other types of rock wallabies, are most commonly prey to foxes, an introduced species. they are also subject to predation by wedge-tailed eagles, which swoop upon them unawares while they are on exposed rock faces. Dingoes, dogs and feral cats also prey on rock wallabies.
Rock wallabies like to live in steep and very rocky places so they can get away from predators easily.
The dingo and foxes are the main animals that eat rock wallabies. Wedge-tailed eagles and other birds of prey are also likely to swoop down and grab unwary rock-wallabies, as these types of wallabies are more likely to be out on exposed rock faces.
The size of rock wallabies ranges between 45-65cm for body length, and a similar length for their tail.
Rock wallabies do not spend all their time out on rock ledges. They are so called because they frequent rocky slopes and hillsides, and are built for this terrain, rather than flat terrain. Rock wallabies feed and shelter in bushland and scrub.
All wallabies, whether they are rock wallabies, swamp wallabies or scrub wallabies, feed on Australian native grasses, herbs, ferns and foliage. They do not eat any animal proteins.