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Bennett's Wallaby 

 They stand about 24 to 30 inches in height and weigh between 30 and 50 pounds. Males are somewhat larger than females. They have grayish-brown fur with a patch of reddish-brown on the neck and shoulder.  The wallaby has a long, tapering tail used for balance when jumping; their hind feet being narrow and long also help during locomotion. They also have peripheral vision, as well as a keen sense of smell. Their large ears aid in their acute hearing, as well as used for heat dispersal. The wallaby’s small front paws are used like hands for feeding, and their hind legs and tail act as a tripod. 

Habitat/Range

The Bennett’s Wallaby is found in the woodlands and some grasslands of Tasmania, the islands in the Bass Strait, and coastal areas along the southeastern coast of Australia.

Defense
Red-necked wallabies are wary and elusive, and their mobile and sensitive ears are its first line of defense.  At the first rustle of an approaching predator, the wallaby will bound away into cover, with the aid of its specially adapted hind limbs and its long tail. Each hind limb has an elastic tendon that acts like a spring, catapulting the wallaby into the air again as soon as it lands. Its tail also acts as a rudder that enables the wallaby to change direction quickly while escaping from predators.