noun

A wallaby is a small or mid-sized macropod, which is a type of marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands. Wallabies are similar in appearance to kangaroos, but they are smaller and usually have shorter, thicker tails.

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1. During my trip to Australia, I was fortunate enough to see a wild wallaby in its natural habitat.
2. The children were thrilled to meet a wallaby up close at the zoo and even got to feed it some leaves.
3. The Australian rugby team is known as the Wallabies and has a long and proud history in international competition.