Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus) - South Australia

Distinctly ornamented rock wallaby once very common in inland areas of mainland Australia, however, now uncommon due to over hunting in the 1800's and early 1900's. competition for land (agriculture) and introduced animals. Small populations can be observed in remote regions. Natural predator is the Wedge Tailed Eagle. During the day wallabies remain hidden along steep cliffs and overhangs, only coming to browse along watercourses during the early morning and late afternoon

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Distinctly ornamented rock wallaby once very common in inland areas of mainland Australia, however, now uncommon due to over hunting in the 1800's and early 1900's. competition for land (agriculture) and introduced animals. Small populations can be observed in remote regions. Natural predator is the Wedge Tailed Eagle. During the day wallabies remain hidden along steep cliffs and overhangs, only coming to browse along watercourses during the early morning and late afternoon