A wallaroo is a large stocky member of the kangaroo family. The male wallroos range from 50-100 pounds, and females are usually 40-50 pounds. They are from two and a half to four foot long. They have shaggy fur that is thick, coarse, and usually dark gray or almost black. They are characterized by their bare, black snout.
Wallaroos usually live in rocky areas or places with a stony ground. They are found in the pastures of eastern Australia from Victoria to Queensland.
Wallaroos are not hunting animals. Since they live in the grassland environment of Australia, their diet consists mostly of various grasses and shrubs.
Of all the kangaroos, the wallaroos are best adapted to their hot dry environment. These animals are very agile. Their feet have furry pads, which are used for rock climbing and protecting the feet. During the hottest part of the day they hide in hollows under boulders, but when it is necessary to get water they will burrow for it, sometimes up to one meter deep.
They have a tapered tail, which they use as a third leg while setting and also as a rudder when jumping.