Wild Wallaby Facts! Wallabies use their large, powerful tails to maintain balance and hold themselves in a sitting posture. Wallabies are most active around dusk and dawn. Baby wallabies are called joeys. Adult males are called a buck, boomer or jack. Adult females are called a doe, flyer or jill. A wallaby can travel approximately 30 miles per hour. | Indian Creek Zoo

Just like kangaroos, wallaby babies are called "joeys". | National Geographic Animals

Can you tell the difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby? The easiest distinction is in their general size. While there are multiple species of each that may vary in stature, kangaroos are usually much larger than wallabies! Kangaroos also have a longer distance between their knees and ankles, making their legs look almost disproportionately big. Another way to tell is by their fur. While the kangaroos have a muted, tan coloring, wallabies often have multiple tones and richer colors. Alt tex