Red-necked wallaby (Macropus rufus)
The red-necked wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus) is a medium-sized macropod (wallaby), common in the more temperate and fertile parts of eastern Australia, including Tasmania.
Red-necked wallabies are distinguished by their black nose and paws, white stripe on the upper lip, and grizzled medium grey coat with a reddish wash across the shoulders. They can weigh 13.80 to 18.60 kilograms (30.4 to 41.0 lb) and attain a head-body length of 90 centimetres (35 in), although males are generally bigger than females. Red-necked wallabies are very similar in appearance to the Black-striped wallaby, the only difference being that Red-necked wallabies are larger, doesn't have a black stripe down their back, and their fur is softer. Red-necked wallabies may live up to 9 years.
