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Where do Golden Mantled Tree Kangaroos live?
The Golden-Mantled Tree kangaroo is found in the mountainous forests of northern New Guinea.
Why are the golden-mantled tree kangaroos extinct?
The golden mantled tree kangaroo is not extinct. Its conservation status is "critically endangered". It is a very rare species, and was only discovered in 2005 ina mountainous region of Papua New Guinea. Its endangered status is largely due to habitat loss - they are no longer found in their original native habitat - and the introduction of predatory non-native animals.
Are tree kangaroos Indonesian?
Some tree kangaroos are Indonesian. Tree kangaroos live in any of the trees of the tropical rainforest in Australia and on the island of New Guinea. The western half of the island of New Guinea is part of Indonesia. The Golden-mantled tree kangaroo is one species found in Indonesia.
How did the golden mantled tree kangaroo get its name?
I think the golden mantled tree kangaroo has been given its name because of its golden striped coat
What is the golden mantled tree kangaroo's habitat?
The Golden-Mantled Tree kangaroo is found in the mountainous forests of northern New Guinea.
What do red tree kangaroos get born in?
There is no species called the Red Tree Kangaroo. The animal which many people believe is a red tree kangaroo is actually a Golden-mantled tree Kangaroo. Female tree kangaroos tend to give birth within the safey of tree branches off the ground.
Is the Lumholtzs tree kangaroo endangered?
Tree kangaroos are endangered.
What is the golden mantled tree kangaroo's scientific name?
The scientific name for the Golden-mantled Tree-kangaroo is Dendrolagus pulcherrimus. In some circles, it is regarded as a sub-species of Goodfellow's Tree-kangaroo.
Is the tree kangaroo an endangered species?
There are numerous species of tree kangaroos, but they are not all endangered. Two Australian species are listed by the IUCN as endangered, one of which is the Lumholtz's Tree kangaroo. The Goodfellow's, Doria's, Matschie's, Tenkile and the Dingiso are the most endangered tree kangaroos in New Guinea.
What is a golden mantled tree kangaroo's food?
The golden-mantled tree kangaroo eats mostly leaves, flowers and fruit of the trees in which they live. As well as eating fruit off the tree, they also collect fruit that has fallen on the ground, and will feed on some ferns and mosses.
How long have Tree Kangaroos been endangered?
There are numerous species of tree kangaroos, but they are not all endangered. Two Australian species are listed by the IUCN as endangered, one of which is the Lumholtz's Tree kangaroo. The Goodfellow's, Doria's, Matschie's, Tenkile and the Dingiso are the most endangered tree kangaroos in New Guinea.
What does a golden mantled tree kangaroo eat?
Little is known about the Golden Mantled Tree Kangaroo, which was only discovered as a species in 1990, and has since reduced its range by about 75%. It eats the vegetation of the New Guinean forests, including leaves, flowers and fruit. It also feeds on some ferns and mosses.
