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The Zoo's Parma wallaby joey, "Foster"

Parma Wallaby
At a Glance

Parma Wallaby
(Macropus parma)

• Once thought to be extinct, species was rediscovered in the 20th century.
• Native to the wet forests of Australia.
• Also known as white-throated wallaby and white-throated Pademelon.
• Typically grows to have a body length of 17 to 21 inches, tail length of 16 to 21 inches and weight of 7 to 13 pounds.
• Primarily nocturnal, solitary animals.
• As marsupials, joeys stay in their mothers' pouches for 25 to 30 weeks.
• Diet includes grasses and herbs.
• Among the smallest of marsupials -- a tenth the size of red kangaroos.
• Conservation status is classified as "rare," with populations scattered.
• Can be found in the Wallaby Walkabout at the Zoo's Australian Adventure.