Gene Jarvis: Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby

Artist: Gene Jarvis
1921 - 1990
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1982
Image Size: 9.5 by 9 inches
Overall Size: 12.5 by 12.5 inches
Medium: Pen & Ink on Hot Press Illustration Board

Among earth's most curious creatures, few are as wondrous as the Wallaby. Benign of face, bottom-heavy of build, Wallabies outclass most of the animal kingdom in the long and high jump. An outstanding example of adaptability to a harsh, dry climate, the Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby has survived -- to the delight of conservationists and to the distress of ranchers who consider him a pest. As with most marsupials -- an ancient order of mammals -- Wallabies raise their young in body pouches. This rumble seat in reverse provides food, shelter and transportation for the offspring. The Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby derives his name from the white markings, reesembling a bridle, on his head and shoulders -- and the small nail concealed in the hair at the tip of his tail. This animal was once found in large numbers in New South Wales and Central Queensland. However, in the early part of this century the number of living Bridled Nail-tailed Wallabies grew dangerously low, and the species was considered near extinction for almost thirty years. This decline in the population is attributed to the clearing of land for pastoral use and the introduction of predators like dogs, foxes and feral cats. Then in 1973, to the delight of conservationists, a small colony of the animals was discovered in central-eastern Queensland -- a colony that was protected and eventually saved the species from extinction.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Australia 30¢ Bridled Nail-tailed Wallaby stamp issued July 15, 1981.

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