In the kangaroo family, wallabies have large and powerful tails used for moving and propping themselves to sit. Young wallabies are called "joeys" like kangaroos.
| FAST FACTS |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME | MACROPUS (NOTAMACROPUS) |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? | AUSTRALIA, NEARBY ISLANDS AND NEW GUINEA |
| WHAT'S ON THE MENU? |
GRASSES, PLANS |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY |
9 YEARS |