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Wallabia bicolor

Swamp Wallaby at Acton, ACT

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Wallabia bicolor	21 Apr 2021	michaelb
Wallabia bicolor	21 Apr 2021	michaelb
Unidentified	21 Apr 2021	TimL

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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

Shell.S. wrote:

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

TimL wrote:

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.

Shell.S. wrote:

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.

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