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What is the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby?

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The most obvious difference between the wallaby and the kangaroo is size. As a rule, the kangaroo is generally much larger than the wallaby. The kangaroo has more height between its ankles and knees, which makes its legs seem out of proportion to its body. read more

Family: Both the kangaroo and the wallaby belong to the same family of macropods and marsupials Habitat: Both are essentially found in Australia though the terrains are different Locomotion: Both these animals have strong hind legs and jumping is their only mode of locomotion. read more

Both the kangaroo and the wallaby live in small family groups, consisting of a dominant male, his group of females, their young and sometimes an immature submissive male. It is much more common to see wallabies boxing than kangaroos. read more

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