Macropodiformes Collection

Group of Kangaroos by Gambier Bolton
Group of Kangaroos photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring Park
Live animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890

Brush-tailed bettongs, artwork C016 / 6115
Brush-tailed bettongs (Bettongia penicillata), artwork. Plate 61 from John Goulds The Mammals of Australia, Vol. II (1863)

Bettongia penicillata, brush-tailed bettong
Plate 61 of Bettongia penicillata, brush-tailed bettong from John Goulds The Mammals of Australia, Vol. II 1863

Caloprymnus campestris, Desert rat-kangaroo
The Desert-rat kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris) is an extinct marsupial that lived in Australia. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Potorous tridactylus, long-nosed potoroo
Poto Roo. Drawing 59 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Macropus laniger, great red kangaroo
Macropus laniger. From A Monograph of the Macropodid, or family of Kangaroos, 1841 by John Gould (1804-1881)

Macropus sp. kangaroo
Zoological drawing 4 (1:4) Kanguru. Probably the first European drawing of a kangaroo, by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), made during Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery, 1768-1771

Perameles nasuta, long-nosed bandicoot

Wallabia bicolor, swamp wallaby

A native spearing a kangaroo
Drawing 74 from the Watling Collection titled A Native spearing a Kangaroo by a Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797

Dendrolagus lumholtzi, Lumholtzs tree kangaroo
Illustration in watercolour by Frederick William Frohawk. One of 27 illustrations commissioned by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild to illustrate his scientific publication on tree kangaroos, 1936

Macropus antilopinus, antilopine wallaby (Gould 1842) BMNH 1842 5 26 5 (291A), male skin and skull lectotype. Photographed alongside is the female specimen BMNH 1824 5 26 4

Potorous tridactylus gilbertii, Gilberts potoroo
Marsupial. Drawing 89 by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Macropus giganteus, eastern gray kangaroo
Marsupial, Kangaroo, or the Pattagorang. Detail from drawing 87, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c

Potorous gilberti, Gilberts potoroo
Hypsiprymnus gilberti. Plate 69 from Mammals of Australia Volume 2, by John Gould, 1863

Australasia book cover
Front cover of Australasia by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1893

Petrogale inornata, rock wallaby
Plate 10 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Macropodiformes, the fascinating group of kangaroos, emus, rheas, and other unique creatures, never ceases to amaze us with their incredible diversity and adaptability. Captured beautifully by Gambier Bolton in his photograph titled "Group of Kangaroos, " we witness the graceful movement and distinctive features that make these marsupials so captivating. Tring Park becomes a harmonious gathering ground for not only emus and rheas but also kangaroos as seen in this snapshot. The coexistence of these magnificent animals showcases nature's ability to create symbiotic relationships within its ecosystems. The brush-tailed bettongs depicted in artwork C016 / 6115 remind us of the intricate beauty found within this macropodiforme family. With their bushy tails and endearing faces, Bettongia penicillata steals our hearts effortlessly. Delving deeper into this enchanting world, we encounter Caloprymnus campestris - the Desert rat-kangaroo - an elusive creature whose existence is now sadly confined to history books. Its story serves as a reminder of the fragility of certain species within Macropodiformes. Amongst them all are various species belonging to the Macropus genus; they dominate Australia's landscapes with their iconic presence. From Macropus sp. , which encompasses multiple kangaroo species, to Macropus laniger - famously known as the great red kangaroo - each one possesses distinct characteristics that contribute to their survival in diverse environments. Not limited solely to kangaroos, Perameles nasuta emerges as another notable member of this group: a long-nosed bandicoot showcasing its remarkable adaptation skills while Wallabia bicolor or swamp wallaby thrives amidst wetlands where others may struggle. Intriguingly captured is a native spearing a kangaroo – an image that highlights both human interaction with these animals and the significance in indigenous culture.