The Bennett's Wallaby, the most common Wallaby in the United States, is a medium-sized animal that goes by a variety of different names. Among these are Red-Necked Wallaby, Brush Wallaby, Eastern Brush Wallaby, Brush Kangaroo, Brusher, and Red Wallaby. They are fairly non-aggressive and can live up to fifteen years in captivity. If a Bennett's Wallaby is to be kept as a pet, a large fenced enclosure is essential to ensure the animal's safety. The enclosure should be at least 40 x 50 feet to house a pair of wallabies, and the walls should be made with the smallest mesh fencing available. It should be at least five feet tall. The small openings are necessary because with larger openings, the animal's noses could become stuck. If this happens, the wallaby could easily break its neck if it panics. In a cold climate, wallabies require a covered shelter. Feeding a pet Bennett's Wallaby is fairly easy. They are foragers by nature and are happy eating grasses and hay, along with feed. They enjoy fruits and vegetables, and will become quite tame if given occasional treats of bread. Wheat germ oil will keep their coats healthy. Bennett's Wallabies are gentle animals and can become quite friendly very quickly, although they will maintain a safe distance from strangers. Males may be somewhat aggressive with each other, boxing with front legs and kicking with back legs until one gets tired of it and hops away. Females also have a structure of dominance, although they are less aggressive about asserting dominance. The Bennett's Wallaby is quite an attractive animal. They stand about 24 to 30 inches in height and weigh between 30 and 50 pounds. Males are somewhat larger than females. They have grayish-brown fur with a patch of reddish-brown on the neck and shoulder. Their paws are darker in color then the rest of their bodies, and they have a white stripe on their lips.