What is the habitat of a tree kangaroo?

Tree kangaroos live in lowland and mountainous rainforests in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the far north of Queensland, Australia. They have adapted to life in the trees, with shorter legs and stronger forelimbs for climbing, giving them somewhat of the appearance of a cross between a kangaroo and a lemur.

Where does the Goodfellow tree kangaroo live?

Fast facts Distribution: Native to Papua New Guinea and Indonesia (Papua). Habitat: In the canopy of dense tropical rainforests and deciduous forests over mountainous ranges, from 680 to 2,865 metres above sea level.

Are tree kangaroos aggressive?

Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos are generally solitary animals in the wild with males becoming aggressive towards one another upon entering one another’s territory.

Where can you find tree kangaroos in Australia?

Tree-kangaroos thrive in tree tops as opposed to terrestrial kangaroos which survive on mainland Australia. Two species of tree-kangaroos are found in Australia, Bennett’s ( D. bennetianus ), which is found north of the Daintree River and Lumholtz’s ( D. lumholtzi ).

How are tree kangaroos adapted to their habitat?

Tree-kangaroos have several adaptations to an arboreal life-style. Compared to terrestrial kangaroos, tree-kangaroos have longer and broader hind feet with longer, curved nails. They also have a sponge-like grip on their paws and soles of their feet.

Where do Goodfellow’s tree kangaroos live in the wild?

You can meet our Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos at Taronga Zoo Sydney. Distribution: Native to Papua New Guinea and Indonesia (Papua). Habitat: In the canopy of dense tropical rainforests and deciduous forests over mountainous ranges, from 680 to 2,865 metres above sea level. Life span: In the wild: 8 years. In captivity: 14 years.

Where does the Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo live?

The distribution of Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroo is restricted to north-eastern Queensland largely in the Wet Tropics Region, with a range extending from the Daintree River and Mt Carbine Tablelands near Mossman in the north, through the Atherton Tablelands to the Herbert River Gorge near Ingham in the south.