Overview
Common Wallaroo appears on the Exotic Wildlife Association species list as Kangaroo (Wallaroo) — ESA: Not Listed; CITES: Appendix II. [1]
Native range
Hill wallaroos are found only in western Australia in New South Wales, the Pilbara district, and Queensland. [2]
Size
18–42 kg (ADW range). [2]
Lifespan
24 years (wild, range); 22 years (captivity, range); 20 to 24 years (wild, typical). [2]
Breeding & gestation
Gestation 30–38 days; average 36 days; offspring per birth: 1; females mature at 21 to 24 months. [2]
Temperament & social structure
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Habitat needs
Hill wallaroos are usually found on or in rocky hills, caves, and rock formations with large overhangs, anything that can provide shelter from the intense heat during the day. ADW biomes: savanna or grassland, scrub forest. Elevation range 0–500 m. [2]
Where they thrive (Texas / US)
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Space per animal
No verified species-specific stocking rate was found. Carrying capacity depends on rainfall, range condition and competing grazers—get a range/stocking assessment (NRCS or Texas A&M AgriLife).
Housing & shelter
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Fencing
No primary-source containment standard was verified for this species; get enclosure design advice from an experienced keeper or zoo veterinarian.
Natural diet
Herbivorous hill wallaroos mostly graze on soft-textured grasses and shrubs. All foraging occurs mainly within the home range. ADW diet type: herbivore, folivore. [2]
Feed & supplementation
No verified diet formulation was found for this page; follow a veterinarian or zoo nutritionist.
Common health issues & parasites
No verified species-specific health list for this page; consult an exotic-animal veterinarian.
Vet care & vaccination
No vaccines are labeled for this species in the US; set any protocol with an exotic-animal veterinarian. (No specific protocol was verified for this page.)
Handling & capture
Capture myopathy—muscle damage from pursuit, restraint and transport—is often fatal in wild ungulates. Minimize chase time and stress, avoid hot conditions, use appropriate chemical immobilization by a vet, and release/unload quickly. [3]
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Assessed under the current name Osphranter robustus: Least Concern. [4]
Legal notes (general info, not legal advice)
CITES Appendix II (per the EWA list); international trade needs CITES permits. General information, not legal advice. USDA APHIS licensing under the Animal Welfare Act applies to dealers and exhibitors; check USDA and your state wildlife and animal-health agencies before buying, moving or selling. [1][5]
Sources
- Exotic Wildlife Association – Endangered Species List (ESA status & CITES appendix)
- Animal Diversity Web (Univ. of Michigan) – Macropus robustus
- Breed et al. 2019, Understanding capture myopathy (Conservation Physiology, PMC6612673)
- IUCN Red List – Macropus robustus (assessment page)
- USDA APHIS – Animal Welfare Act licensing & registration
Figures are taken from the numbered sources; items marked "not verified" could not be confirmed from a primary source and are intentionally left blank. Husbandry guidance is general—confirm with an exotic-animal veterinarian.