# Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo (*Dendrolagus goodfellowi*) Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo is a special kangaroo that lives in trees! They have strong legs for jumping and soft fur that helps them blend in with the leaves. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Forests - **Also known as:** Goodfellow's kangaroo ![Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Tree_kangaroo2.jpg&width=800) Photo: Tim Williams, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tree_kangaroo2.jpg) ## Appearance The Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo has a striking chestnut-red to reddish-brown fur, a long golden-brown tail with a pale base, and a cream-colored belly. It features two stripes down its back, a distinctive golden-yellow face, and yellow paws, making it stand out from other marsupials. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Diprotodontia - **Family:** Macropodidae - **Genus:** Dendrolagus ## Interesting facts - Baby tree-kangaroos are called joeys and live in their mother's pouch. - Their scientific name, 'Dendrolagus', means 'tree hare' in Greek. - They can rotate their ankles 180 degrees to climb down trees headfirst! - Unlike their ground-dwelling cousins, they are excellent swimmers too! ## Special abilities - **Branch Balancer:** Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo has a long, non-prehensile tail that helps them balance while navigating high in the forest canopy. - **Tree Grip Master:** Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo can grip branches using their strong claws and rubbery soles, helping them climb and descend trees easily. - **Leafy Leap:** Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo can leap up to 9 meters between trees because of their powerful hind legs adapted for jumping. - **Reversed Fur Coat:** Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo has fur that grows in a different direction, which helps water drain off its body when it rains. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 55-77 cm - **Weight:** 6-9 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-14 years - **Speed:** 25 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 40-45 days ## Diet & Feeding These tree-dwelling animals munch on leaves, fruit, and flowers found high up in the trees. - **Primary Foods:** Leaves, Fruit, Flowers, Tree bark, Vines - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Gurney's eagle (*Aquila gurneyi*) — Juveniles can be prey for large birds of prey. - **Eaten by:** Boelen's python (*Python boeleni*) — Large snakes may prey on tree-kangaroos in their habitat. - **Eats:** rusty fig (*Ficus rubiginosa*) — Consumes leaves and fruit from various fig species. - **Eats:** rudraksha tree (*Elaeocarpus sphaericus*) — Feeds on the leaves and fruits of this and similar trees. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Rainforest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/rainforest): This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo? 55-77 cm ### How much does Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo weigh? 6-9 kg ### How long does Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo live? 10-14 years ### How fast can Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo move? 25 km/h ### What does Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo eat? These tree-dwelling animals munch on leaves, fruit, and flowers found high up in the trees. ### Where is Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo usually found? Forests ### How does Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Belfast Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/belfast-zoo) — Northern Ireland, GB · Zoo - [Tierpark Berlin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-berlin) — Berlin, DE · Zoo ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/goodfellows-tree-kangaroo)