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This shy little wallaby has a white moustache and shares its name with a pub meal. Yet it's been overlooked for decades

  • Written by Elliott Dooley, PhD Candidate, University of Newcastle
This shy little wallaby has a white moustache and shares its name with a pub meal. Yet it's been overlooked for decadesShutterstock

Am I not pretty enough? This article is part of The Conversation’s new series introducing you to Australia’s unloved animals that need our help.


For many people, the term “wallaby” may describe a single species, or rather just a small kangaroo. So you may be surprised to learn there are actually more than 50...

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