Wallaby

Wallabies are smaller relatives of kangaroos native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands. Depending on species, adults may weigh about 10–60 pounds, with males usually larger than females. They have strong hind legs, long tails, compact bodies, and pouches in females. Coat colors vary by species and may include gray, brown, red, black, tan, or mixed patterns. Wallabies are grazing and browsing marsupials that may live in forests, brushlands, rocky areas, or open grasslands. In the United States, wallabies have been kept in zoos, wildlife parks, educational facilities, and private exotic collections during the 20th century.