* Threatened or Endangered
Tammar Wallaby *
: Notamacropus eugenii
: Mammal
: The islands off of the western and southern Australian coasts, in areas of dense vegetation with bushes and low trees. Also in thickets and at the outskirts of forests.
: Mostly grass.
: Up to 20 lbs. and 27 inches long.
: Abundant and stable population.
Tammar wallabies are very social animals and a group of wallabies is called a "mob". Mobs have a hierarchical structure with males competing for dominance by aggresively wrestling. The victor of these wrestling matches becomes the highest ranking individual in the mob. The range of a group of wallabies can cover up to 250 acres and is guarded against other mobs.