Kangaroos and wallabies are in the same family, with wallabies as the smaller of the two. Bennett’s wallaby, also called the red-necked wallaby, is generally solitary, though loose mobs may come together while foraging at night. During the day, the wallaby rests among dense patches of shrubs within the forest.
Bennett’s Wallaby
Macropus rufogriseus
Fact File
Where to see them: Spaulding Children's Zoo
Height: 4.5 to 5.7 ft
Weight: 26 to 52 lbs
Lifespan: 12 to 15 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Grass and herbs
Keeping Cool: Kangaroos and wallabies lick their forearms to cool off and give off excess heat through their tails.
