Wallabia bicolor

Description

A small, stocky wallaby with dark brown fur, often with lighter rusty patches on the belly, chest and base of the ears.

Distribution

Found in Eastern Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria & south eastern South Australia. Introduced in New Zealand.

Oakvale Distribution Maps Swamp Wallaby
Swamp Wallaby Distribution Map

Lifespan

12 - 15 years.

Size

Between 66 - 85 centimetres.

Diet

Feeds on a variety of plants including introduced and native shrubs, grasses and ferns.

Habitat

The preferred habitat is thick forest undergrowth or sandstone heath.

Breeding

Breed all year round. Like many marsupials, females can suckle 2 joeys of different ages. The pouch life of each joey is 8 - 9 months, although they may continue to suckle until 15 months.

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