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Soothe yourself with one minute of kangaroos and wallabies. [VID: Compilation video of kangaroo and wallaby footage] | Nature | PBS

Swamp wallabies are vastly different to kangaroos. They hop very differently - their bodies angled more towards the ground and VERY heavy footed, unlike the kangaroos. Kanku could easily hop up behind you and you wouldn’t know, whereas you always hear the wallabies pounding through the bush. They’re also solitary animals other than when mating, but on a super hot day, even the elusive wild wallabies will venture closer to get a much needed drink of fresh water. Most wildlife will opt for clean f