The Kangaroo’s Cute Cousin You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Is Called The Tree-Kangaroo


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Australia’s national animal is the well-known kangaroo, but you’ve probably never heard of a tree-kangaroo.

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They are pretty similar to regular kangaroos, other than being super fluffy and often mistaken for small bears.

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located in the woods of northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia’s highland and lowland regions.

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These elusive animals, who have evolved to live peacefully in trees, are little-known.

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They evolved to have stronger forelimbs for climbing and shorter legs, giving them an appearance similar to the lemur.

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Because to their rarity and beauty, tree kangaroos have developed a certain level of fame.

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Back in 2016, the first tree-kangaroo was born in captivity for the first time in 36 years, giving hope for the species population.

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Aren’t they wonderful?

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