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There are many different species of wallaby but, on average, they have a gestation period of 30 days and spend 8-9 months in the pouch.
However, in reality, pregnancy length may differ. The mother wallaby may spend most of her adult life pregnant, but in drought times, she has the ability to indefinitely "freeze" the development of the young embryo until food sources are replenished. This is called embryonic diapause.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe gestation period of a rock wallaby is about 30 days.
However, like kangaroos, rock-wallabies have embryonic diapause. They may keep the development of the embryo in suspension until the optimum time for birth.
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∙ 12y agoDepending on the species of rock wallaby, the gestation period ranges between 30 and 35 days. The joey then spends 8-9 months in the pouch.
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What are all 30 different wallaby species?
There are about 30 different species of wallaby. Some of these include: * Agile Wallaby * Black-striped Wallaby * Tammar Wallaby * Toolache Wallaby * Western Brush Wallaby * Parma Wallaby * Pretty-faced Wallaby * Red-necked Wallaby * Bridled Nail-tail Wallaby * Northern Nail-tail Wallaby * Short-eared Rock-wallaby * Proserpine Rock-wallaby * Rothschild's Rock-wallaby * Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby * Allied Rock-wallaby * Cape York Rock-wallaby * Godman's Rock-wallaby * Herbert's Rock-wallaby * Black-flanked Rock-wallaby * Mareeba Rock-wallaby * Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby * Purple-necked Rock-wallaby * Mt. Claro Rock-wallaby * Banded Hare-wallaby * Spectacled Hare-wallaby * Rufous Hare-wallaby * Eastern Hare-wallaby
Is an alpine wallaby a rock wallaby or a brush wallaby?
The Brush-tailed rock wallaby is found in Australia's alpine areas. It is a rock wallaby, not a brush wallaby.
Which rock wallabies are endangered?
Some of the rock wallabies which are endangered include: * Brush tailed rock wallaby * Yellow footed rock wallaby * Proserpine rock-wallaby
What is the closest living relative of the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby?
The Black-footed Rock wallaby and all other species of rock-wallaby are the closest living relatives of the Yellow-footed Rock wallaby.
What is a black-footed rock wallaby?
A black-footed rock wallaby is a specific species of rock wallaby, also known as the black-flanked rock wallaby, Latin name Petrogale lateralis - with black and grey colouration to blend in with its surroundings.
What is the yellow footed rock wallaby's common name?
"Yellow footed rock wallaby" is the common name of this marsupial.
When did the brush-tailed rock wallaby become endangered?
The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby was officially listed as endangered in July 2003.
What two animals are endangering the yellow-footed rock-wallaby?
Foxes and cats have decreased the yellow-footed rock-wallaby population.
How old does the brush-tailed rock-wallaby live?
The brush-tailed rock wallaby has a lifespan of 5-10 years in the wild.
How can you buy a rock wallaby live pet?
You may not have a rock wallaby as a pet. They are protected animals, with some species being endangered.
What is the scientific name of a wallaby?
There are dozens of species of wallaby. They each have different scientific names. Below are a few examples: Parma wallaby - Macropus Parma Red-Necked or Bennett's Wallaby - Macropus rufogriseus Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby - Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby - Petrogale penicillata
What is the brush tailed rock wallaby's habitat?
There are at least 16 species of rock-wallaby, and not all of them are classed as endangered. Some species are extinct, some are endangered, but some are not even threatened. Some of the rock wallabies which are endangered include the Brush tailed rock wallaby, Yellow footed rock wallaby and Proserpine rock-wallaby. The reason why some species have become extinct is largely due to the introduction of non-native predators such as foxes and feral cats. These animals pose the biggest threat to rock wallabies.
