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The Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus ursinus) is a critically endangered species of marsupials. These mammals are much smaller than the kangaroos of Australia and live most of their life in trees.
Go to the about page for population numbers and why the tree kangaroos are endangered
DID YOU KNOW?
Tree kangaroos can jump 18 meters from trees to the ground without getting hurt
Tree kangaroo joeys stay in their mother's pouch for approximately 450 days
The joey is only one inch long when born
Unlike normal kangaroos, tree kangaroos can walk backwards
The genus of the tree kangaroo means "tree hare"
Tree kangaroos can also leap up to 30 meters
75% are road killed and 10% are killed by dogs
Live for around 20 years
Travels tail first down trees
There are only 2 species of tree kangaroos in Australia
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