rock wallaby
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Rock wallabies are medium-sized kangaroos belonging to the genus Petrogale. They are distinguished by their gray or brown coats, often featuring unique markings such as stripes or patches. These marsupials are known for their agility, particularly on rocky terrain, and typically inhabit areas among rocks, often near water.12
Wallabies, in general, are marsupial mammals found primarily in Australia and are part of the kangaroo family, Macropodidae. They are herbivores, with their diet consisting mainly of grasses and other vegetation.23
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