Wallabies in Papua New Guinea
A wallaby is a small or middle-sized macropod native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand, Hawaii, the United Kingdom and other countries
Wallabies in Papua New Guinea
The agile wallaby (Notamacropus agilis), also known as the sandy wallaby, is a species of wallaby found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It is the most common wallaby in north Australia. The agile wallaby is a sandy colour, becoming paler below. It is sometimes solitary and at other times sociable and grazes on grasses and other plants. The agile wallaby is not considered threatened.
What is special about wallabies?
In general, wallabies tend to be smaller than kangaroos and wallaroos and can be distinguished by their darker muzzle and paws. One of the macropods most identifiable traits is their unique form of locomotion. Though best known for hopping, kangaroos, wallaroos and wallabies can also crawl and swim!.
What mammals live in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea is also filled with mountain destinations perfect for hiking, sight-seeing and having a closer look at land animals. Its mountain ranges, soil and caves are home to monkeys, koalas, sloths, possums, rodents, bats, kangaroos and other kinds of mammals. You can meet species while trekking.
Are wallabies friendly?
Some wallabies are docile and friendly while others are jumpy and anxious; many do not have a mild temperament at all. They fare best in same-species groups because they live communally in the wild.