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Wallabies
Wallabies are smaller members of the kangaroo family, distinct species in their own right, and grouped according to their habitat. Three main groups make up the wallaby family: rock wallabies, scrub wallabies and swamp wallabies.
402 Questions
What is a Brush tail wallaby heart rate?
The heart rate of a brush tail wallaby is approximately 80-240 beats per minute. Their population is diminishing due to being eaten by foxes and cats.
Do you need a permit to own a Bennett Wallaby?
You may not have a Bennett's wallaby anywhere.
They are a protected species, native to Australia. Regardless of local laws in the US, it is actually illegal to own a wallaby anywhere. Many people do not realise this.
The Australian government has only permitted the export of kangaroos and wallabies overseas for non-commercial purposes. This means that smaller, private zoos have been permitted to have them. Unfortunately, this has resulted in numerous kangaroos and wallabies escaping from their enclosures (due to mismananagement and lack of understanding of the animals' needs), causing the development of feral populations overseas.
Despite permitting the export of these animals, this still does not mean that kangaroos or wallabies may be kept as pets. Anyone who sells kangaroos or wallabies overseas is, in effect,flouting Australian law by exploiting them for commercial purposes.
