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Scott's Tree Kangaroo (also known as the Tenkile) of New Guinea is one of the most endangered species of tree kangaroo, and in 2001 there were believed to be only around 100 of these animals left.

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There are ten species of tree kangaroo found in Australia and/or New Guinea. They are: * Matschie's tree kangaroo * Lumholtz's tree kangaroo * Bennett's tree kangaroo * Doria's tree kangaroo * Goodfellow's tree kangaroo * Scott's tree kangaroo * Grizzled tree kangaroo * Black tree kangaroo * Lowland tree kangaroo * Dingiso or Bondegezou

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None. Kangaroos are not indigenous to Africa, they are from Australia.


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Why are pythons danger to tree kangaroos?

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What do red tree kangaroos get born in?

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What are male tree kangaroos called?

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