wallaby
/ˈwɑləbi/
noun
- A small or medium-sized marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands, similar to a kangaroo but smaller, with a long tail and powerful hind legs for hopping.
- A wallaby uses its strong tail for balance when it jumps.
- We saw a wallaby hopping across the field during our hike in Tasmania.
- The zoo has a special enclosure where visitors can feed the wallabies.