Osphranter robustus robustus
Eastern Wallaroo at Booth, ACT
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| Osphranter robustus robustus | MichaelBedingfield | 28 May 2026 | |
| Osphranter robustus | Christine | 28 May 2026 |
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Back in this field again after quite an absence.
2 comments
29 May 2026
In the mid 1970s I was told this spot (Gregory's lucerne paddock) was the only place in the ACT where Wallaroos could be found. Wallaroos have been appearing there most winter afternoons since. They have spread widely since that time and now are seen e.g. in most units of Canberra Nature Park. In later years (since ~2010) they have also been seen in the lower slope paddocks running to the east from this point as far as the Top Naas Road. In dry years, feral goats would also appear in the paddock, before their population was reduced to a low level.
31 Aug 2026
Thanks Don. I can back up the afternoon observation, as on 28/08/2026 I drove past in the morning, not a single one observed, then at around 3:10pm on return trip I counted at least 35 individuals present.. Also observed some at the corner of Naas and Apollo Roads that afternoon.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.030495-35.612027
- Places Booth, ACT
Sighting information
- 20 Abundance
- 24 May 2026 03:43 PM Recorded on
- Christine Recorded by
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- Christine NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Osphranter robustus robustus Kangaroos & Wallabies Mammals
Species information
- Osphranter robustus robustus Scientific name
- Eastern Wallaroo Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 957.8m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Macropus robustus
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