W a l l a b y

Wallabies are members of the kangaroo clan found primarily in Australia and on nearby islands. There are many Wallaby species, grouped roughly by habitat: Shrub Wallabies, Brush Wallabies, and rock Wallabies.

Hare Wallabies are named for their size and their hare-like behaviour. All Wallabies are marsupials or pouched mammals. Wallaby young are born tiny, helpless, and undeveloped. They immediately crawl into their mothers' pouches where they continue to develop after birth, usually for a couple of months

Even after a Joey leaves the pouch, it often returns to the pouch when danger approaches. Wallabies are herbivores, and the bulk of their diet is grasses and plants. Their elongated faces leave plenty of jaw room for the large, flat teeth necessary to chew their vegetarian meals.