One of the smallest wallabies, the tammar is a grizzled gray-brown marsupial with rufous-tinged limbs, a pale belly, and a neat, springy hopping gait.
Temperament
Common health issues
- Dental issues
- Nutritional deficiency
- Parasites
Care at a glance
- ExerciseModerate
Daily supervised time outside the enclosure keeps them happy.
- GroomingWeekly once-over
A weekly check-over plus regular enclosure cleaning.
- Living spaceCompact setup
The enclosure is their whole world โ fits easily in any home.
- Owner experienceSome experience helps
A little know-how makes life smoother.
- Commitment11โ14 years
Plan for a long, loving relationship.
Health to watch: Dental issues ยท Nutritional deficiency ยท Parasites
๐ Care guide
The tammar wallaby (Notamacropus eugenii) is a small macropod from coastal South and Western Australia, weighing 4-9 kilograms and living eleven to fourteen years. Among the tiniest wallabies, they are quiet, alert grazers that stay somewhat shy even when captive-raised, startling easily and needing calm, low-stress environments. Their small size makes them a little more manageable than larger wallaby species. Provide a secure, grassy enclosure with soft, tall fencing to prevent collision injuries, plus shelter, shade, and dry footing. Feed grasses and hay as the staple, supplemented with macropod pellets, some vegetables, and vitamin E and selenium to guard against capture myopathy and nutritional muscle disease; monitor for lumpy jaw. Handle sparingly and gently. As with other wallabies, ownership is legally sensitive, permitted in some US states but requiring licences or banned elsewhere, so confirm regulations and line up a macropod-experienced exotics vet before acquiring one.
Frequently asked questions
How much activity does a Tammar Wallaby need?
Moderate. Daily supervised time outside the enclosure keeps them happy.
How much grooming does a Tammar Wallaby need?
Weekly once-over. A weekly check-over plus regular enclosure cleaning.
How much space does a Tammar Wallaby need?
Compact setup. The enclosure is their whole world โ fits easily in any home.
Is a Tammar Wallaby a good fit for first-time owners?
Some experience helps. A little know-how makes life smoother.
How long do Tammar Wallaby live?
11โ14 years. Plan for a long, loving relationship.
What health issues affect the Tammar Wallaby?
Keep an eye out for Dental issues, Nutritional deficiency, Parasites. These are worth raising with your vet, along with any screening they recommend.
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