Wallaby (noun)

A small or medium-sized macropod found in Australia and New Guinea, with a stocky build and hind legs that are longer than the front legs.

Origin:

From dharug walabi.

Examples:

1. Wallabies are known to be very agile and are able to jump great distances.
2. The rock wallaby is a small macropod found in Australia.
3. The brush wallaby is a marsupial that is found in a variety of habitats in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
4. The wallaby is a marsupial that is closely related to the kangaroo.
5. Wallabies are known to be very shy and elusive animals.