rock wallaby

noun

1. any wallaby of the genus Petrogale, having a banded or striped coat, slender body, and long legs and feet, inhabiting caves and rocky areas in Australia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock wallaby¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Among the animals identified for protection are a bird known as the King Island scrubtit, the brush-tailed rock wallaby and the growling grass frog.

From New York Times

“These are unique circumstances,” Mr. Forge said, adding that about 80 percent of the brush-tailed rock wallaby’s habitat had been affected by the fires.

From New York Times

The prolonged drought, intense heat and raging fires have created an ecological disaster in Australia that is threatening several species, including koalas and rock wallabies.

From Reuters

Those affected include populations of koalas and rock wallabies, along with critically endangered species including the regent honeyeater bird and the western ground parrot.

From Reuters

“The provision of supplementary food is one of the key strategies we are deploying to promote the survival and recovery of endangered species like the brush-tailed rock wallaby,” NSW environment minister Matt Kean said.

From Reuters