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Marsh wallaby
Habitat
wetlands in eastern Australia
Food
grass, leaves, bark and plants
Lifetime
15 years
Weight
10 to 20 kg
Length
65 to 85 cm plus a tail of about 75 cm
Number of youngsters
1 at a time
Wear time
approximately 35 days
IUCN Status
safe
EEP?
yes
9
months, that's how long a cub remains in the pouch
20
kilo, that's how much a swamp wallaby can weigh
15
years, that's how old a swamp wallaby gets on average
Rather alone
A swamp wallaby is almost always on its own. Very occasionally they are seen eating together. They eat soft plants, such as buds, leaves, grasses and ferns.
Babies
A young is born after about 35 days, but continues to grow in the pouch for another 8 to 9 months. A female may have a young in the abdomen as well as in the pouch. Very occasionally, twins are born.