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The beautiful Toolache Wallaby ( macropus greyi) , as illustrated by Henry Constantine Richter in John Gould's "Mammals of Australia", published between 1845 and 1863.

This wallaby was to be found in South Australia and Victoria. The last sighting in the wild took place in 1924, and the last Toolache Wallaby in captivity died in 1939.

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The image depicts two wallabies in a natural setting. The animal in the foreground is standing upright, with its powerful hind legs and long tail visible, while the other is sitting on the ground, facing the viewer. Both have a light gray coat with a slightly darker face and a lighter underbelly. The standing wallaby has its head turned to the side, and its ears are perked up, suggesting alertness. The sitting wallaby has its head lowered, possibly grazing or resting. The background features a landscape with a body of water, distant hills, and sparse vegetation, including tall grasses and reeds. The colors are soft and naturalistic, with a muted palette of greens, grays, and blues. The text at the bottom of the image reads "Halmaturus Gregii Gray," indicating the then scientific name of the species.

Text by @altbot, edited by @jemmesedi

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