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Bennets Wallaby
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Uploaded: 10/19/11 2:23 AM GMT
Bennets Wallaby
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The Bennetts wallaby is one of Tasmania’s most commonly seen native animals. Bennetts wallabies are found throughout the state, including the Bass Strait islands. They are abundant in Tasmania - their numbers and distribution having expanded over the past 30 years. This is due to a reduction in hunting pressure and the clearing of forest to result in a mosaic of pastures where wallabies can feed at night, alongside bushland where they can shelter by day.
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I was wondering the same as Tick. The wallaby looks a bit smaller and has more hair but thats about all I can see thats different. Wonderful shot of the cutie Frank!
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The most obvious difference between the wallaby and the kangaroo is size. As a rule, the kangaroo is generally much larger than the wallaby. The kangaroo has more height between its ankles and knees, which makes its legs seem out of proportion to its body. The kangaroo's legs are built for speed on open terrain. The wallaby's more compact legs are built for agility in forested areas. Although there are many different species of both wallabies and kangaroos that span a wide range of sizes, wallabies only tend to weigh between four pounds and 53 pounds (2 kg to 24 kg) and grow a mere 12 inches to 24 inches (30 cm to 104 cm) tall, not including their tails [source: "Wallaby"]. Kangaroos, on the other hand, can grow to heights of 8 feet (2.1 meters) and weigh as much as 200 pounds (91 kg) [source:
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Thanks for both a wonderful image and explaining clearly the difference between a wallaby and a kangaroo, Frank. One is never too old to learn, so a very fine and interesting post.
Regards, Cornelius.
Regards, Cornelius.
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They have some Wallabies at the Cleveland Zoo, and they actually were awake the last time I was there. I like your shot with it of to the right. The grasses are cool, too.
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JB
An interesting look at a wallaby. Never seen one before. Thanks for sharing this.
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I do not think I have ever seen one complete with a joey. Great capture and I love its alert expression.
This wallaby looks much bigger than the ones we have here. I believe ones near us are red necked wallabies but not sure.
This wallaby looks much bigger than the ones we have here. I believe ones near us are red necked wallabies but not sure.
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Hello Frank....This is a good closeup showing plenty of detail in the wallaby...I like the way you have filled the frame with your subject....Well done....All the very best to you Frank......Mick.
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Great shot with the grasses next to her Frank. The little one sticking its head out of the pouch is really good.
This makes me want to listen to Waltzing Matilda again. I think I will.
Wonderful shot from your part of the world.
Don't forget to vote. :)
TicK
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