red-necked wallaby

The red-necked wallaby is a type of marsupial belonging to the kangaroo family, Macropodidae, and is primarily found in Australia. This species, scientifically known as Macropus rufogriseus, is characterized by its reddish nape and shoulders and inhabits the brushlands of southeastern Australia and Tasmania.1

Wallabies are herbivores, meaning their diet consists solely of plant-based foods. They primarily consume grasses and other vegetation. Smaller wallaby species, unlike larger kangaroos, tend to be more selective eaters and may browse on leaves, shrubs, and bark, in addition to grass, adapting their diet to what is available in their environment.2