Tree-kangaroo
The Tree-kangaroo Dendrolagus is a genus of kangaroos that has adapted to a life in the trees. Native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea, the Tree-kangaroo has a stocky build, short legs, and a long tail, which it uses for balance.
The Tree-kangaroo is an excellent climber, with powerful claws and a rough-textured footpad that helps it to grip branches. It is a herbivore, feeding on a wide variety of leaves, fruits, and flowers. The Tree-kangaroo is a vulnerable species, facing threats from habitat loss and hunting.
The Tree-kangaroo's unique adaptations and its life in the trees make it a fascinating and important animal of the rainforest.
Tree-kangaroo
Classification
Mammalia > Diprotodontia > Macropodidae > Dendrolagus > D. lumholtzi
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2.5 - 3 feet
(0.8 - 0.9 m)
Average Weight
10 - 20 lbs
(4.5 - 9.1 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
30 days
Did You Know?
The Tree-kangaroo is a marsupial native to the rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia.
Unlike ground kangaroos, Tree-kangaroos have adapted to life in trees, with strong forelimbs, broad feet, and a long tail for balance.
They are excellent climbers and can leap impressive distances between trees.
Tree-kangaroos primarily eat leaves, fruits, and flowers.
There are several species of Tree-kangaroos, some of which are critically endangered.
They are typically solitary animals.
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