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I think the golden mantled tree kangaroo has been given its name because of its golden striped coat
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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.
What is the golden mantled tree kangaroo's habitat?
The Golden-Mantled Tree kangaroo is found in the mountainous forests of northern New Guinea.
Are golden mantled tree kangaroos endangered?
Yes; the Golden-Mantled tree kangaroo is critically endangered.
Where do Golden Mantled Tree Kangaroos live?
The Golden-Mantled Tree kangaroo is found in the mountainous forests of northern 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.
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.
Which Tree Kangaroo lives in Indonesia?
Goodfellow's Tree kangaroo lives in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, as well as Papua New Guinea. The Golden-mantled tree kangaroo, discovered only in 2005, also lives in Indonesia.
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.
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.
Where do koalas live besides Australia?
There are about 60 species of Kangaroo in Australia which are unique to Australia.There are several species of Tree Kangaroo which are native to New Guinea and parts of Indonesia. These include the Matschie's tree kangaroo, Golden mantled tree kangaroo, Grizzled tree kangaroo, Ursine tree kangaroo, Doria's tree kangaroo, Seri's tree kangaroo, Goodfellow's tree kangaroo, Lowlands tree kangaroo, Dingiso and Tenkile.However, some species of wallaby (a smaller member of the kangaroo family) have been introduced to other countries such as New Zealand and even Scotland.
What is the scientific name for Lumholtz's tree kangaroo?
The scientific name of Lumholtz's tree kangaroo is Dendrolagus Lumholtzii.
