Being marsupials, yellow-footed rock wallabies give live birth. They do not lay eggs. They have a gestation period of one month. However, this can vary as wallabies (like other kangaroos) have embryonic diapause, meaning that in times of drought, the mother has the ability to suspend the development of the joey while it is still in the womb.
The Black-footed Rock wallaby and all other species of rock-wallaby are the closest living relatives of the Yellow-footed Rock wallaby.
"Yellow footed rock wallaby" is the common name of this marsupial.
Foxes and cats have decreased the yellow-footed rock-wallaby population.
The greatest threats to the Yellow-footed rock wallaby are foxes and feral cats, both introduced species.
Yes. Like almost all marsupials, the yellow footed rock wallaby is nocturnal, meaning it is active at night.
The scientific name of the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby is Petrogale xanthopus.There are two recognised sub-species of this wallaby: Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus and Petrogalexanthopus celeris.
Male Yellow footed Rock wallabies weigh between 9 and 13 kg.
Female Yellow footed Rock wallabies weigh between 6 and 9 kg.
The Yellow-footed Rock wallaby is found in Mutawintji National Park in New South Wales, and the Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia.
Yes. The Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby has its habitat among rocky outcrops in the semi-arid country of South Australia and New South Wales.
No. The Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby is not found in Queensland. Its habitat is among rocky outcrops in the semi-arid country of South Australia and New South Wales.
No. The Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby is not found in Tasmania. Its habitat is among rocky outcrops in the semi-arid country of South Australia and New South Wales.