Bennett's Wallabyベネットアカクビワラビー
Notamacropus rufogriseusLC— Least Concern
Bennett's wallaby is the Tasmanian subspecies of the red-necked wallaby, a mid-sized macropod native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania. It grazes on grasses and other vegetation mainly at dawn and dusk, resting through the heat of the day, and raises its young in a pouch after a gestation of just about 30 days. It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN and has even established wild populations in New Zealand and parts of Europe following historical escapes and introductions.
Bennett's Wallaby (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Diprotodontia / Macropodidae Source
- Distribution
- The red-necked wallaby ranges across southeastern Australia, from south of Rockhampton in Queensland through eastern New South Wales and Victoria, as well as Tasmania. Bennett's wallaby refers specifically to the Tasmanian subspecies, Notamacropus rufogriseus rufogriseus. Source
Did You Know?
- The gestation period is only about 30 days. Newborns crawl unaided into the mother's pouch, where they continue developing for roughly 280 days. Source
- Tasmanian females that breed out of season can delay birth until summer, sometimes by as much as eight months, showing unusual reproductive flexibility. Source
- Following zoo escapes and deliberate introductions dating back to the 1870s, wild populations have become established in New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. Source
Where to See This Species
5 facilities · 0 individuals
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鹿児島市平川動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
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名古屋市東山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNではLC（低懸念）です。
Habitat
森林、林縁、低木地、草地。
Threats
- 生息地の改変
- 交通事故
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 生息環境の保全
- 飼育下での計画的な繁殖
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FAQ
- What is the difference between a red-necked wallaby and Bennett's wallaby?
- They are the same species, Notamacropus rufogriseus. 'Bennett's wallaby' specifically refers to the Tasmanian subspecies, while the mainland Australian population is sometimes called the red-necked wallaby. Source
- How long is a wallaby pregnant before giving birth?
- The gestation period is remarkably short, only about 30 days. The tiny newborn then crawls into the mother's pouch and continues developing there for around 280 days. Source
- Are Bennett's wallabies found outside Australia?
- Yes. Escapes from zoos and deliberate introductions since the 1870s have established wild populations in New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. Source
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