Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby โ โThe Cliff-Hopperโ
April 2, 2025
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Scientific Name: Petrogale penicillata
๐ฏ Classification: Marsupial, Family Macropodidae
๐ Habitat: Rocky outcrops and cliffs in eastern Australia
๐ก Did you know?
They can leap several meters across rocks with ease thanks to their powerful hind legs.
๐พ Their bushy tail helps them balance as they scale rugged terrain.
๐ Shy and nocturnal, they come out at dusk to graze on grasses and shrubs.
โจ Once endangered, conservation efforts are helping their numbers recover.



