Osphranter robustus

7 Wallaroo at Molonglo River Reserve

Osphranter robustus at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
Osphranter robustus at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
Osphranter robustus at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
Osphranter robustus at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
Osphranter robustus at Molonglo River Reserve - 11 Sep 2018
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Osphranter robustus 25 Sep 2018 michaelb

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A solitary male was hopping along casually when a second male came bursting out of the shrubbery making a loud "woofing" noise. They fought and it was a fierce encounter with much grunting. After a while they had a rest. Then they had another go until one decided he had had enough. He left with the victor following and adding some more loud woofing for emphasis...... near the Molonglo River and east of Denman Prospect.

5 comments

   26 Sep 2018
I'd almost pay money to watch that.
michaelb wrote:
   26 Sep 2018
It was very cool to witness - I was only 30 metres away.
Illilanga wrote:
   27 Sep 2018
Great pics!
HelenCross wrote:
   30 Sep 2018
Wow - I've never seen Wallaroos fighting!
KimPullen wrote:
   8 Oct 2018
Great shots, and great account of what happened.

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  • Osphranter robustus Scientific name
  • Wallaroo Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 843.9m Recorded at altitude
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    Macropus robustus

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