Description
The Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus) is a mammal indigenous to Papua New Guinea. It inhabits tropical montane forests and cloud forests of new guinea at 1,000–3,000 meters.
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Fun Facts
Tree kangaroos are the only marsupials adapted to life in the canopy — they can leap up to 9 meters (30 feet) between trees
Papua New Guinea is home to 10 of the 14 tree kangaroo species, several of which were only recently discovered by science
They move differently than ground kangaroos — walking on two legs and using their tail for balance rather than hopping
Tree kangaroos are culturally significant to PNG's indigenous communities and feature in traditional stories and ceremonies
Many species are Critically Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting, with some species numbering fewer than 100 individuals