Red-necked Wallabies (Macropus
rufogriseus): are
common from Rockhampton in Queensland to southeastern South Australia and
Tasmania. Red-necked Wallabies occupy woodland and sclerophyll forests from
the coast to the ranges.
Red-necked Wallabies are beautiful medium-sizes macropods. White cheek
markings and red colouring on the neck characterise this species.
Red-necked Wallabies are common in New England National Park east of Armidale.
We used to see them feeding close our house when we worked in the Park.
History has repeated itself and a young Red-necked Wallaby has appeared at
Yallaroo. This Wallaby has become very quiet and the photograph was taken
through our bedroom window early in the morning. Dichondra (Kidney
Weed) appears regularly on its diet.
The other macropods found on Yallaroo are: Grey
Kangaroos, Wallaroos, Pretty-faced Wallabies and Swamp Wallabies.