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Toolache wallaby - Marsupial
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Toolache wallaby

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The Toolache wallaby is an extinct southeastern Australian wallaby, described by Waterhouse in 1846 and last reliably recorded in captivity in 1939.

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When was the Toolache wallaby described?

The Toolache wallaby was described by Waterhouse in 1846. It was a wallaby from southeastern Australia and is now extinct.

When was the Toolache wallaby last reliably recorded?

The last reliable captive record dates to 1939. Because it has not been reliably recorded since then, the species is treated as extinct.

Where did the Toolache wallaby live?

The Toolache wallaby lived in southeastern Australia. Its range and decline are associated with the historical loss of native wildlife in that region.

Is the Toolache wallaby a kangaroo or a wallaby?

It was a wallaby, meaning a smaller macropod relative of kangaroos. The species was formally described in 1846 and is no longer living.

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