About the Animals
A wallaby, which looks like a smaller version of a kangaroo, makes an adorable companion. Like kangaroos, wallabies burrow into their mother’s pouch shortly after birth, where they typically stay for six to seven months until they’re completely furred and no longer require warmth from their mother.
Some wallabies are meek and friendly, while others are fidgety and nervous. Since their natural habitat is community living, they do best in groups, preferably with their own species. The most common breeds are the Bennett wallaby and the Damal wallaby.
Fun Fact 1
There are over 30
different species of wallaby
Fun Fact 2
Like a kangaroo, their powerful hind legs are great for administering aggressive kicks to fend off predators
Fun Fact 3
A wallaby’s top speed is
about 30 miles per hour
Fun Fact 4
The average lifespan of
a wallaby is 9 – 15 years
Fun Fact 5
A group of wallabies is typically called a ‘mob,’ but it sometimes is also called a ‘troop’ or ‘court’