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The Goodfellow's Tree kangaroo is not extinct.
It is found in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, as well as Papua New Guinea.
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Is a goodfellows tree kangaroo a mammal?
Yes. All species of kangaroo, including tree-kangaroos, are mammals. They are marsupials.
What are the predators and prey of the goodfellows tree kangaroo?
Wild dogs, dingoes and quolls.
How long does a goodfellows tree kangaroo live for?
They may live up to 21 years in captivity:probably fewer in the wild!!!
How long has the Tasmanian forester kangaroo been extinct?
The Tasmanian forester kangaroo is not extinct.
Why is the Lumholtz's tree kangaroo extinct?
The Lumholtz's tree kangaroo is not extinct. Although the Lumholtz's tree kangaroo's conservation status is officially "Least Concern", it is listed as a rare species in Queensland, to which it is endemic (i.e. not found anywhere else). The main danger to the Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo is habitat loss. Destruction of rainforests means loss of habitat, and loss of food source. Unlike some other highly adaptable marsupials, tree kangaroos need a very specific habitat. Also, in parts of northern Australia, quite a few tree kangaroo deaths are caused by cars. Introduced species such as foxes and wild dogs are also a major problem.
How many types of tree kangaroos are there?
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.
Is the tree kangaroo a marsupial?
Yes. The tree kangaroo is a marsupial.
Does a lumholtz's tree kangaroo migrate?
No. No species of tree kangaroo, or even ordinary kangaroo, migrates.
Where do goodfellows tree kangaroos live?
Goodfellow's Tree kangaroo lives in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, as well as Papua New Guinea. They live in mountain forests at altitudes between 600m and 2865m. Specifically, they are found in the tropical rainforests and tropical deciduous forests of the Foya Mountains in Northern Irian Jaya and of the Owen Stanley Ranges in New Guinea.
How are the Lumholtz's tree kangaroos extinct?
The Lumholtz's tree kangaroo is not extinct. It is not even listed as endangered. The Lumholtz's tree kangaroo's conservation status is officially "Least Concern", but it is listed as a rare species in Queensland, to which it is endemic (i.e. not found anywhere else).However, like any Australian native mammal, the Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo is still at risk of some threats - primarily habitat loss. Destruction of rainforests means loss of habitat, and loss of food source. Unlike some other highly adaptable marsupials, tree kangaroos need a very specific habitat. Also, in parts of northern Australia, quite a few tree kangaroo deaths are caused by cars. Introduced species such as foxes and wild dogs are also a major problem.
What is the population of the kangaroo rat?
There are around a dozen different species of tree kangaroos in Australia and New Guinea, and figures vary according to the species. Scott's Tree Kangaroo (also known as the Tenkile) of New Guinea is one of the most endangered species, and in 2001 there were believed to be only around 100 of these animals left. The population seems to be recovering slowly. The Wondiwoi tree kangaroo is critically endangered, possibly even already extinct, with an estimated population of no more than 50. The population of Lumholtz's Tree kangaroo, on the other hand, is listed on the IUCN Red list of threatened Species as "least concern", with a population trend of 'stable', but figures are not available regarding how many are left.
What was the fisrt Australia animal come extinct?
Kangaroo.
