Tree-kangaroos are marsupials of the genus Dendrolagus, adapted for arboreal locomotion. They inhabit the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and far northeastern Queensland, Australia along with some of the islands in the region. All tree-kangaroos are considered threatened due to hunting and habitat destruction.

Hidden high in the treetops of rainforests in northeastern Australia and New Guinea are the tree kangaroos. It may be surprising to think of a kangaroo living in the trees, but there was once a time when all kangaroos resided in trees. As the species evolved, they migrated down to become ground kangaroos.

Learn about the tree kangaroo, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.

These are the tree kangaroos: a lesser-known branch of macropods whose lack of popularity has contributed to their endangerment. They are marsupials in the same family as kangaroos, wallabies, and quokkas that inhabit the rainforests of Northeastern Queensland, Indonesia and …

Everything you should know about the Tree Kangaroo. The Tree Kangaroo is an arboreal member of the kangaroo family. Specialized limbs aid in climbing trees.

Tree kangaroos live high up in the mountains, in cloud forests at elevations between 4,000 feet (about 1,000 meters) and 11,000 ft (about 3,500 m). They spend most of their time in trees, and are capable of jumping from heights of 60 feet to the forest floor without hurting themselves!

Aug 27, 2023 · Tree kangaroos live in the rainforests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the northern area of Queensland. Discover 10 fascinating facts about the lovable tree kangaroo. A tree kangaroo looks like a combination of a kangaroo and a lemur.

A living link to the ancestors of our modern-day macropods, Australia is home to two species of tree kangaroo, the Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus lumholtzi) and the Bennett’s tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus bennettianus).

Oct 7, 2014 · Tree kangaroos inhabit the lowland and mountainous rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the far north of Queensland, Australia. Living up in the foliage, these species look like a cross between a kangaroo and a lemur.

Tree kangaroos are unique macropods who have adapted to a life in trees. Loss of habitat and uncontrolled hunting have forced many species close to extinction.