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Where to observe and photograph the bennett's wallaby in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the bennett's wallaby in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the bennett's wallaby’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Bennett's wallaby
Scientific name: Macropus eugenii
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: MACROPODIDAE
Group: Mammals
Sensitivity to human approach: Tolerant
Minimum approach distance: 20 m
Rut period: January to February
Gestation: 28-30 jours
Births: February
Habitat:
Open woodlands, grasslands and scrub
Activity period :
Mainly active at night, generally discreet during the day.
Identification and description:
The Bennett's wallaby is a small herbivorous marsupial, 70–100 cm long and 7–20 kg, with pale grey-brown fur. It inhabits open woodlands, grasslands and scrub in southeastern Australia and Tasmania, feeding on grasses and young shoots. During the breeding season (January 1 to March 31), males establish territories and perform bipedal hopping displays to attract females.
Recommended lens:
300 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Photograph the Bennett's wallaby at dawn or dusk using a telephoto lens of ≥300 mm from a concealed hide at the woodland edge. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze its hopping and shallow depth of field to isolate the subject. Maintain at least 20 m distance to avoid disturbance.
From knowledge to field practice
A species profile helps you understand an animal. In the field, the challenge is often different. Remembering your own observations.
The WildlifePhotographer app allows you to:
• record your personal observations
• note locations, dates, and behaviors
• revisit your field references over time
• build a private and long-term field logbook
The app does not provide observation locations.
It helps you organize what you actually observe, with respect for wildlife.