Black-flanked Rock-Wallaby (Petrogale lateralis) - 20220927-05
The black-flanked rock-wallaby, also known as the black-footed rock-wallaby or warru, is a species of wallaby, one of several rock-wallabies in the genus Petrogale. A shy, nocturnal herbivore, its two main subspecies are found in mostly isolated populations across western and southern Western Australia, the Northern Territory and parts of South Australia. With some subspecies showing a decline in populations in recent years, the whole species is classed as an endangered species under the Commonwealth EPBC Act.
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I had no idea that these little charmers existed, so when we discovered that they might be seen on the rocks at the Botanic Gardens, we climbed up the rocky path to the lookout that took in all of Alice Springs. There, on the rocks opposite, was this very cute animal. Wonderful to see this endangered animal in the wild. I hope that the conservation measures in place to protect him and his friends work and that they can be removed from the lists.
Olive Pink Botanical Gardens, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. September 2022.
Black-flanked Rock-Wallaby (Petrogale lateralis) - 20220927-05
The black-flanked rock-wallaby, also known as the black-footed rock-wallaby or warru, is a species of wallaby, one of several rock-wallabies in the genus Petrogale. A shy, nocturnal herbivore, its two main subspecies are found in mostly isolated populations across western and southern Western Australia, the Northern Territory and parts of South Australia. With some subspecies showing a decline in populations in recent years, the whole species is classed as an endangered species under the Commonwealth EPBC Act.
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I had no idea that these little charmers existed, so when we discovered that they might be seen on the rocks at the Botanic Gardens, we climbed up the rocky path to the lookout that took in all of Alice Springs. There, on the rocks opposite, was this very cute animal. Wonderful to see this endangered animal in the wild. I hope that the conservation measures in place to protect him and his friends work and that they can be removed from the lists.
Olive Pink Botanical Gardens, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. September 2022.