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
- Size
- Head-body length: males about 770–888 mm, females about 708–837 mm (figures for the mainland subspecies)
- Weight
- Males about 15–23.7 kg, females about 12–15.5 kg
- Lifespan
- Said to reach up to about 9 years in captivity
- Diet
- Herbivore Herbivorous, eating herbaceous plants and fruit
- Activity
- Crepuscular; active in the morning and evening and rests for most of the day
- 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
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
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
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 5
Utsunomiya DoubutsuenTochigiAbout 5 minutes from the Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway; free parking for 1,000 cars.
SHIZEN ZOOTokyoAbout a 15-minute walk from the north exit of Nishi-Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, or about a 20-minute walk from the south exit of Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line.
Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen KouenSaitamaOpened in 1980
Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaAbout a 20-minute walk from Goino Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, or take a bus bound for Taniyama / Dobutsuen from Fukuhira Nokyo-mae to the last stop.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
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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
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 5 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org