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Matschie's tree-kangaroo

Dendrolagus matschiei

Matschie's tree-kangaroo is a special kangaroo that lives in trees! They have strong legs for jumping and beautiful fur that helps them blend in with the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Matschie's tree-kangaroo has dense, reddish-brown fur, a bright creamy-yellow belly, and a long, golden-yellow bushy tail. Its unique coloration and golden tail make it stand out from other tree-kangaroos.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderDiprotodontiaFamilyMacropodidaeGenusDendrolagus
Matschie's tree-kangaroo
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Matschie's tree-kangaroo

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Each Matschie's tree-kangaroo has its own swirly fur pattern on its chest!

Their paws have special spongy pads for super sticky grip on wet branches!

They have excellent camouflage, blending perfectly with forest leaves and bark!

When born, a tiny joey is just the size of a jellybean!

Special abilities

Ability

Reverse Raincoat

Matschie's tree-kangaroo has fur that grows backward along its spine that helps them shed tropical rainwater easily.

Ability

Branch Gripper

Matschie's tree-kangaroo has broad, padded paws with strong claws because of adaptations that help them grip slippery branches tightly.

Ability

Balancing Tail

Matschie's tree-kangaroo has a long, bushy, golden tail that helps them balance like a tightrope walker high in the trees.

Measurements & details

Length
50-80 cm
Weight
7-15 kg
Lifespan
10-20 years
Top Speed
15 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
44-46 days

Diet & Feeding

These furry tree dwellers love to munch on leaves, fruits, flowers, and even tree bark!

Primary Foods

  • Leaves
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Tree bark
  • Sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

New Guinea harpy eagle

Harpyopsis novaeguineae

Powerful raptor that hunts them in the forest canopy.

eaten by

Amethystine python

Simalia amethistina

Large snake that ambushes them from trees.

depends on

Cluster fig

Ficus racemosa

Relies on these fig trees for delicious leaves and fruits.

depends on

Dillenia tree

Dillenia papuana

Eats the leaves and fruits from this rainforest tree.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and don't disturb wild animals in their homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Matschie's tree-kangaroo?

The easiest way to identify Matschie's tree-kangaroo is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Matschie's tree-kangaroo?

50-80 cm

How much does Matschie's tree-kangaroo weigh?

7-15 kg

How long does Matschie's tree-kangaroo live?

10-20 years

How fast can Matschie's tree-kangaroo move?

15 km/h

What does Matschie's tree-kangaroo eat?

These furry tree dwellers love to munch on leaves, fruits, flowers, and even tree bark!

Where is Matschie's tree-kangaroo usually found?

Forests

How does Matschie's tree-kangaroo hunt?

Foraging

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