Wallaby spotted bounding along UK country lanes The animal has now been nicknamed "Skippy" by locals after the 1960s Australian TV series. PC Kerfoot said: "We have been receiving reports of a kangaroo being on the loose in Winmarleigh - at first, I suspected that it was just residents in Winmarleigh wanting a Winmarleigh Wallaby to rival the Pilling Panther. But when the photographic evidence came through we couldn't really dispute that there was a wallaby, or a kangaroo, in the road. In fact the photo would suggest I have been overly suspicious. As far as we know it's still out and about, it's certainly an interesting one. Whatever next, I wonder. Wallabies, a close relative of kangaroos and are native to Australia, have been introduced in the UK in parks, zoos and farms. It is thought the Lancashire wallaby had escaped from a nearby farm near the 19th century Winmarleigh Hall adventure centre. One local Jozanda Parkinson posted a message saying: "It's been living in the woods at the hall for a few weeks now and we've seen it numerous times. So it is definitely real! Another local said: "Remember back in the day when I came to the pub one night and told you I had seen a Kangaroo or Wallaby jump across the road in front of my van one night and you all told me I was crazy and took the p**s for months?" Nadia Akula wrote: "It's Skippy. He's trying to lead you to someone that needs your help.