BLACK WALLAROO
The Black Wallaroo are small, have short ears and
have a very unique colouring. They are nearly a third smaller than the common kangaroo
and also have shorter ears. The male wallaroos are a black to brownish colour
whereas a female wallaroos colouring is brown to greyish. The muzzle of a black
wallaroo has no fur.
The black wallaroo are usually found in pairs or trios, it is quite rare to find a larger group of wallaroos. The black wallaroo is on the near threatened species list. Many protection plants have been put into place to keep this animal on earth.
Scientific Name- Marcopus Bernadus (bernards long foot)
Comman Name- Black Wallaroo
Habitat- The black wallaroo lives in central and western Arnhem Land, this land is rocky, steep and next to a floodplain. The black wallaroo is most commonly found on sandstone escarpments the vegetation in this area includes Sandstone Monsoon Forest, Sandstone Eucalypt and Sandstone Spinifex. The black wallaroo live in a habitat which has tropical conditions in a forest environment.
Food Source- The black wallaroo usually eats shrubs, grass and fallen fruits. Depending on the season the black wallaroo usually spends 7-14 hours grazing. During dusk and dawn they are most active and are inactive during the middle of the day and during the middle of the night when they are resting.
Adaptations- The black wallaroo has made many adaptations to make their life easier and more effective.
1. Nocturnal
The black wallaroo is nocturnal meaning they rest during the day and are active during the night. Being nocturnal allows the black wallaroo to not have to be up during the day, by not having to be up during the day the Black Wallaroo avoids dehydration. As the black wallaroo is not awake during the day they are not able to find water during the day so being nocturnal they dig up to 3 metres during the night to find water. They dig for water at night as it is easier for them to dig a hole rather than trying to find a water source. It also helps the black wallaroo to avoid predators that come out during the day.
2. Feet
The black wallaroo live on rocky surfaces so they have had to adapt themselves to be able to move across those rocks quickly and easily. The black wallaroos have adapted to have foot pads on the soles of their feet and fur on those foot pads to help them make their way across the rough ground.
3. Body Shape
The black wallaroo's body shape allows them to hide and move more effectively. They have shorter, stockier torsos for jumping through the terrain and for hiding in the rocks. The black wallaroo also have short, powerful hind legs for jumping and running.
The black wallaroo are usually found in pairs or trios, it is quite rare to find a larger group of wallaroos. The black wallaroo is on the near threatened species list. Many protection plants have been put into place to keep this animal on earth.
Scientific Name- Marcopus Bernadus (bernards long foot)
Comman Name- Black Wallaroo
Habitat- The black wallaroo lives in central and western Arnhem Land, this land is rocky, steep and next to a floodplain. The black wallaroo is most commonly found on sandstone escarpments the vegetation in this area includes Sandstone Monsoon Forest, Sandstone Eucalypt and Sandstone Spinifex. The black wallaroo live in a habitat which has tropical conditions in a forest environment.
Food Source- The black wallaroo usually eats shrubs, grass and fallen fruits. Depending on the season the black wallaroo usually spends 7-14 hours grazing. During dusk and dawn they are most active and are inactive during the middle of the day and during the middle of the night when they are resting.
Adaptations- The black wallaroo has made many adaptations to make their life easier and more effective.
1. Nocturnal
The black wallaroo is nocturnal meaning they rest during the day and are active during the night. Being nocturnal allows the black wallaroo to not have to be up during the day, by not having to be up during the day the Black Wallaroo avoids dehydration. As the black wallaroo is not awake during the day they are not able to find water during the day so being nocturnal they dig up to 3 metres during the night to find water. They dig for water at night as it is easier for them to dig a hole rather than trying to find a water source. It also helps the black wallaroo to avoid predators that come out during the day.
2. Feet
The black wallaroo live on rocky surfaces so they have had to adapt themselves to be able to move across those rocks quickly and easily. The black wallaroos have adapted to have foot pads on the soles of their feet and fur on those foot pads to help them make their way across the rough ground.
3. Body Shape
The black wallaroo's body shape allows them to hide and move more effectively. They have shorter, stockier torsos for jumping through the terrain and for hiding in the rocks. The black wallaroo also have short, powerful hind legs for jumping and running.