The Nabarlek, also known as Petrogale concinna, is a small species of rock wallaby found in Australia. It is the smallest and one of the rarest species of rock wallaby, growing to only 29-35 cm long and weighing no more than 1.7 kg.
Nabarleks were discovered in the early 1980s, although they had previously been known to local Aboriginal people for centuries. This species is now considered endangered, with only an estimated 2,500 individuals remaining in the wild.
Nabarleks are found in two separate areas in Australia: northwestern Kimberly in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including the islands of Borda, Augustus, Hidden and Long. They usually inhabit rocky cliffs, hills and gorges made from granite or sandstone. They have adapted well to their environment and can survive on very little water.
These animals are very shy creatures that are rarely seen by humans due to teir camouflage coloring. As nocturnal animals they come out at night to feed on grasses and plants such as native ferns and shrubs. They also eat fruits such as mulberries when available.
Nabarleks live alone or in small groups which consist of one male with several females and their offspring. The males will defend their territory aginst other males by marking it with scent glands located above their eyes and on their chest. Females will give birth to a single joey after a gestation period of around 30 days. The joey stays with its mother until it is old enough to fend for itself – this usually takes around six months but can be longer depending on food availability.
These animals face many threats from introduced predators such as cats and foxes that reduce their numbers drastically if left unchecked. Other threats include habitat destruction due to mining and grazing activities as well as climate change which can reduce food availability for these animals during dry times when food sources are scarce. Conservation efforts have been put into place to help protect these animals from further decline including captive breeding programs which have successfully bred this species for release into protected areas as well as habitat restoration projects aimed at providig suitable habitats for them to thrive in once again!
Average Height of a Nabarlek
A nabarlek (Petrogale concinna) is typically betwen 29 and 35 cm tall. This is equivalent to 11-13 inches in height, making them one of the smallest rock-wallabies on Earth. They typically weigh no more than 1.7 kg, or 3.75 lbs.
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Where Do Nabarlek Live?
Nabarleks are an endangered species of rock-wallaby that inhabit two distinct areas in Australia: the northwestern Kimberly region in Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Within these regions, they can be found living on rocky cliffs, hills, and gorges made of granite or sandstone. Notable locations include the islands of Borda, Augustus, Hidden, and Long. Nabarleks live in small colonies that usually consist of a single male and one or two females. As ther habitat is limited to certain rocky terrain, their range is quite restricted.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the nabarlek is an incredibly unique and fascinating creature. An inhabitant of two distinct areas in Australia; Northwestern Kimberly in Western Australia and some parts of Northern Territory, including the islands of Borda, Augustus, Hidden and Long; the nabarlek is the smallest rock-wallaby on Earth. Growing to just 29 to 35 cm long, and weighing no more than 1.7 kg, they are restricted to granite or sandstone rocky cliffs, hills and gorges. Discovered only 40 years ago, more research needs to be done on these incredible creatures in order to beter understand their behaviour and environment.
