Interesting Facts about Wallaroo
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The word wallaroo comes from two words: kangaroo and wallaby.
Wallaroos are smaller than kangaroos but larger than wallabies.
Wallaroos can leap up to 6 feet high in a single bound
Wallaroos are well-suited to rocky, hilly environments.
Wallaroos use their strong, muscular tails for balance when hopping and as a support when sitting or resting.
Wallaroos can live up to 20 years in captivity, making them one of the longer-living marsupial species.
Wallaroos communicate by thumping their hind legs on the ground.