Wallaby

Wallabies are hopping marsupials whose body size and preferred habitats distinguish many of them from larger kangaroos. Some feed in grassy openings near dense cover, while rock-wallabies use cliffs and broken slopes. Their tails assist balance and support, and their hind feet provide the main power for hopping. Diet and social behavior differ among species. The familiar name is therefore a useful broad label rather than a precise scientific boundary.