UPDATE: Rex the NJ Wallaby Has Been Found Safe And Sound

According to reports, the missing Wallaby in South Jersey has been found. Farm officials were able to bring Rex home, and he is back in his home at Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

According to 6ABC Philadelphia, Resident Caitlyn Evangelista spotted Rex at a Walmart in Williamstown, not far from the farm he is living on. The women who spotted the Wallaby called fark officiala, and they were able to come and get Rex and transport him back to the farm.

What Is The Difference Between a Wallaby and a Kangaroo?

Think of a wallaby and a kangaroo as close relatives with very different builds. Kangaroos are the big guys. They’re tall, muscular, and made for covering lots of ground in wide, open areas. Those long, powerful legs help them take huge hops and move fast across plains and grasslands.

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Wallabies, on the other hand, are smaller and a bit more compact. They’re better suited for hanging out in forests, rocky areas, or bushy terrain where tight turns and short hops matter more than speed. Because of that, their movements are quicker and more controlled.

So basically, kangaroos are built for distance and power, while wallabies are built for agility and maneuvering. Same family, same hopping style, just very different vibes.

Where Is The Missing Wallaby In New Jersey From?

According to New Jersey Digest, an unusual animal for New Jersey, a wallaby, got loose from the Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

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Officials report the animal was NOT a danger. They do suggest NOT chasing the wallaby. The wallaby is named Rex and is 3 years old. "Farm owner Ron Layden says Rex is friendly and not dangerous."