Wallabia bicolor
Swamp Wallaby at Acton, ACT
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| Wallabia bicolor | MichaelBedingfield | 21 Apr 2021 | |
| Wallabia bicolor | MichaelBedingfield | 21 Apr 2021 | |
| Unverified | TimL | 21 Apr 2021 |
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User's notes
Apologies for the terrible images. These were opportunistic images taken from some distance with a macro lens of a Wallaby at the ANBG grazing in the shade. The Wallaby was very lethargic and appeared to have mange. There were clearly visible bare skin patches around the neck, on one side and on the tail.
3 comments
21 Apr 2021
Morning, thanks for the images. Good to have them even though a little rough. Could you see the eyes clearly enough to determine if they were clear or clouded or cataract looking? Obviously in the pics they've come out red.
Many thanks, Shelley
Many thanks, Shelley
21 Apr 2021
No, we couldn't see the eyes clearly from that distance. (The red eyes are due to the camera flash which just happened to be turned on at the time). The wallaby was noticeably lethargic, taking very little interest in us unlike previous wallaby sightings at ANBG. It eventually moved away from us at a slow walking pace rather than taking off in leaps and bounds. The general impression was of a sick animal.
21 Apr 2021
He certainly looks like an aged fella. In addition to lethargy, he may have had some eye issues if he wasn't very reactionary to you. Interesting if he had mange or rather poor coat and skin quality with age. Would certainly love more photos if you see him around again, particularly if you can get some clearer ones of the eyes.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.108155-35.272848
- Altitude 641.9m
- Maps ANBG
- Places Acton, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 18 Apr 2021 12:44 PM Recorded on
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Species information
- Wallabia bicolor Scientific name
- Swamp Wallaby Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1338.8m Recorded at altitude
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6 / 7
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