#herbivores

Wallaby

The wallaby is in the same family as the kangaroo, but it is much smaller. They inhabit parts of Australia in rocky terrain and share the a lot of the same characteristics and behaviors as kangaroos.

Wallabies use their strong hind legs to kick off predators. Not only are their legs strong, but their tails are also powerful helping them with their balance.

Wallabies are herbivores and eat grasses, leaves, and foliage. They tend to live near water holes, especially during dry seasons. Female wallabies, or better known as doe, flyer or jill, are able to produce two different types of milk at once. One type for her baby and another type for her older offspring.

Photo by:  D Coetzee via Flickr