Unadorned rock-wallaby

Queensland rock wallaby ( Petrogale inornata ) Drawing by John Gould

The Queensland rock wallaby ( Petrogale inornata ) is a pouch species from the family of kangaroos ( Macropodidae ).

Features

Queensland rock kangaroos are medium-sized representative of the rock kangaroos, males weigh about 5.0 kg, while females reach an average of 4.2 kilograms. Their fur is light brown on the back and abdomen gray-brown, the color may vary regionally. The shoulder region is often dark brown, sometimes have stripes on the face or back visible, often but they are inconspicuous. The hind legs are like most kangaroos long and strong, the front legs, however briefly.

Distribution and habitat

These kangaroos are native to Australia, their range includes the eastern Queensland including some of the upstream Whitsunday Islands. Their habitat is rocky regions, which are covered with open forests or bush land.

Way of life

Queensland rock kangaroos live in stable couples, partners often share the sleeping place and maintain each other's fur. They are nocturnal and sleep during the day in crevices or caves, at night, they go in search of food. They eat mainly grasses and herbs. Like all kangaroos they have a multi-chambered stomach for better utilization of indigestible plant food.

After a 30 - day gestation, the female gives birth to usually a single young is born. This spending his first six to seven months of life in the mother's pouch and is finally weaned at eleven months. Sexual maturity occurs at around 18 months.

Endangering

Queensland rock Kangaroos are widespread and common. There is no known threat, the IUCN lists them as " not at risk " ( least concern ).