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3 species · 2 families · Diprotodontia

Kangaroos, wallabies, possums

All 3 kangaroos, wallabies, possums on this site, grouped by family.

Kangaroos and wallabies · 2Sugar gliders and possums · 1

Kangaroos and wallabies Macropodidae 2

Red-necked (Bennett's) wallabyIn-depth
No federal permit

Red-necked (Bennett's) wallaby

Notamacropus rufogriseus

A cold-hardy kangaroo cousin.

Pet trade

Intermediate
Yellow-footed rock-wallaby
Federal restrictions

Yellow-footed rock-wallaby

Petrogale xanthopus

Zoos & aquariums

Advanced

Sugar gliders and possums Petauridae 1

Sugar gliderIn-depth
No federal permit

Sugar glider

Petaurus breviceps

A pocket-sized marsupial that glides between trees.

Pet trade

Intermediate