Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wallabia bicolor


The Wallabia bicolor is a mammal of the order Diprotodontia, commonly known as Black Wallaby, Black-tailed Wallaby, Fern Wallaby, Black Pademelon, Stinker (in Queensland), and Black Stinker (in New South Wales). It is the only living member of the genus Wallabia.

The distribution of W. bicolor ranges from Cape York, down along the coast to Victoria, and including some inland habitats. These can be thick undergrowths and woodlands.

The average length is about 76 cm for males, and 70 cm for females (excluding the tail).

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