I should apologize to those reading this that are not animal lovers. I am. I cannot get enough of cute native Australian wildlife – not koalas, not kangaroos, and definitely not rock wallabies. On two separate trips now, I have come into contact with rock wallabies and was given the opportunity to feed, pet and fall more in love with these pint-sized marsupials. In Granite Gorge, Heather and I hand-fed them little nibbles; in Magnetic Island, Patrick and I came face-to-face with a number of rock wallaby moms.
The rock wallaby is a rare form of the wallaby in Australia. They tend to live near cliffs and boulders, using them as cave-like dwellings. However, their small size makes them susceptible to attacks from larger predators. Here are some of my favorite rock wallaby photos:
Here's one enjoying a tasty carrot... mmmm.
The face of wisdom.
He's a bit camera shy.
Two mothers ready for some grub.
A little rocky in the pouch. Cute!
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I wouldn’t let my parents leaves the zoo yesterday until we finally spotted the rock wallaby hiding up high on the rocks
Too cute!!! Rock wallabies, from the Granite Gorge, still my official favourite animal! Great shots, Brooke. I hope more and more people meet them and realize how cute they are!
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