Wallaby

usgb/ˈwɑːləbi/
noun

A small animal that looks like a kangaroo and is found mainly in Australia.

We saw a wallaby hopping around in the wild during our trip to Australia.
Visual representation of "wallaby" - A small animal that looks like a kangaroo and is found mainly in Australia

Often appears as...

  • wild wallaby
  • baby wallaby
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Animal Group

Wallabies belong to the macropod family, a group of marsupials with strong hind legs.

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Macropods like kangaroos and wallabies can leap great distances.
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Cultural Icon

Wallabies are an important cultural symbol in Australia, similar to bald eagles in America.

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The wallaby is often seen in Australian logos and sports teams' mascots.
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Size Difference

Wallabies are generally smaller than kangaroos, a common point of confusion.

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Although wallabies resemble kangaroos, they are typically more compact.
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