Wallaby Hawaii: Colony Of Brush-Tailed Rock Wallabies On Oahu
Though native to Australia, the brush-tailed rock wallaby has established itself right here on Oahu in a small, but nonetheless established colony in the heart of Kalihi Valley. Three of these Oahu wallabies were brought to a private zoo in Honolulu in 1916, but neighborhood dogs attacked.
06/25/20-ADULT ROCK WALLABY RETURNS TO THE FOREST
Jun 25, 2020 · Wallabies are not native to Hawai‘i, but they are not considered invasive, and are protected by state law. They’re only found on O‘ahu, apparently the result of a single pair escaping from a private zoo in Kalihi more than one hundred years ago, in 1916.
Animals Go Wild! The wallabies of Kalihi Valley - Hawaii News Now
May 15, 2009 · Once inhabiting an area from Nuuanu to Halawa Valley, the wallabies are now believed to exist only in one small area within Kalihi Valley. The big question surrounding the elusive animal is: just...
Someone Captured Video of the Rare Kalihi Valley Wallaby
Jan 19, 2016 · It’s a rare sighting, even for Oahu residents who’ve lived on the island all their lives. Believe it or not, the wallaby, a small marsupial that belongs to the same taxonomic family as the kangaroo, can be found in Hawaii, reported to only inhabit a small section of Kalihi Valley.
Caught on video: The elusive Kalihi Valley wallaby - KHON2
Jan 21, 2016 · Most Oahu residents have heard about wallabies living in Kalihi Valley. However, it’s rare to see one, let alone catch them on video. Olin Lagon was lucky enough to meet one face-to-face. On...
Wallaby sightings in Hawaii are incredibly rare. Here's why
Feb 16, 2018 · HALAWA (HawaiiNewsNow) - There was an unusual sighting in Halawa on this Valentine's Day. It's not everyday a wallaby is seen at the Halawa Correctional Facility. The animal was seen Wednesday...
Wallaby Hawaii: A Curious Critter and Its Parakeet Friend
Did you know that you can find a wallaby in Hawaii? The non-native animal is elusive but not a threat to Hawaii’s unique ecosystem. And it’s cute! Today we’re learning about the Hawaii wallaby and another “good neighbor,” the parakeet. An Introduced Species. Invasive species pose a grave, continuing threat to Hawaii’s native flora ...
2020 | June | 25 - Department of Land and Natural Resources
Jun 25, 2020 · An adult, Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby was returned to State forest land on O‘ahu today by a team from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).
Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby returned to state forest land - KHON2
Jun 25, 2020 · HONOLULU (KHON2) — An adult, Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby was returned to State forest land on O‘ahu Thursday by a team from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).
Wallaby Valley in Oahu - Hawaiian Planner
Wallabies have been sighted in Nuuanu and Halawa Valleys over the years, but now the wallaby colony is believed to have hunkered down in Kalihi Valley. They live above a military base on private property, so you’ll have to ask permission to access the area.