KevinB

Western woylie or Western Brush-tailed bettong (Bettongia penicillata ogilbyi), 2021-09-02

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I know the picture isn't great at all, but I only saw the animal quickly, was having some trouble with my eyes at the time and did not get enough time/was not quick and composed enough to do proper camera technique. But I decided to post anyway, as this is the best I've seen this species so far.
@PossumRoach I have seen them in daylight exhibits (although usually partially hidden and/or sleeping) before, but also never in an outdoor exhibit until recently. Also, the exhibit this one was in is much bigger than any exhibit I've seen a bettong in before.
 
@PossumRoach I also noticed the fur situation, I also hope they are at least on top it and treating it.

As far as I could see the bettongs couldn't get out of the exhibit anywhere, but I wouldn't call it totally safe for them with regards to predators. I don't think they could leave them outside at night in the exhibit, but during the day it is probably fairly safe.
 

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Pairi Daiza
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Device
OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III
Aperture
ƒ/7.1
Focal length
80.0 mm
Exposure time
1/250 second(s)
ISO
200
Flash
Auto, did not fire
Filename
3 Bettong.jpg
File size
1.1 MB
Date taken
Thu, 02 September 2021 1:29 PM
Dimensions
1000px x 712px

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