In General

Also known as the Bennett's Wallaby, it is one of 17 species of Australian wallaby. You are most likely to see one of these wallabies early in the morning or evening, usually alone.

The Red Necked Wallaby stands about 80 cm tall and weighs between 15kg and 25 kg. They can travel at up to 64 km/h.

Diet

Grass and leaves.

Habitat

Eucalypt forest and woodland.

Breeding

Sexual maturity is reached about 14 months of age in females. Gestation is 30 days after which a single offspring is born. The young wallaby then moves to its mother's pouch where it will stay and suckle for about 9 months, although the youngster will stay with the mother for a total of about 12 to 17 months.

Breeding takes place all year round, except in Tasmania when young are born between January and July.

Conservation status

Secure