The grouping dynamics of the black-striped wallaby

Abstract

The grouping dynamics of the black-striped wallaby (Macropus dorsalis) were investigated using mark–resight techniques at Taunton National Park, in Central Queensland. Individually marked black-striped wallabies were observed in groups of varying size and composition. Marked wallabies were never observed together twice, despite some individuals being seen up to 15 times. Black-striped wallabies on Taunton National Park appeared to form the open-membership grouping structure common to most gregarious macropods. However, black-striped wallabies in the present study were found to be less gregarious than social macropods in previous studies.