Swamp Wallaby

Marsupial

The swamp wallaby is a small, solitary marsupial native to eastern Australia, often found in forests, wetlands, and scrublands. It has dark brown fur with reddish-orange markings on its chest and sides, giving it a unique two-toned appearance. Unlike many kangaroos and wallabies, it feeds on a wide variety of plants, including shrubs and ferns, and is even known to eat toxic vegetation avoided by other species.

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SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Wallabia bicolor

FAMILY:

Macropodidae

NATIONAL CONSERVATION STATUS:

Protected

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Fun Fact:

Swamp wallabies are unusual among wallabies because they prefer to browse on shrubs and ferns rather than graze on grass, earning them the nickname "browsing wallaby"! It also has a unique jaw structure that allows it to chew a wide variety of plants, including harsh or toxic vegetation, making it one of the most adaptable feeders among marsupials!