Where do tree kangaroos live?
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Tree kangaroos live in the rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia. Most species are found in New Guinea, while one species occurs in the Atherton Tableland region of Queensland.
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Tree kangaroos are unusual marsupials adapted for life in trees. Most species live in the tropical forests of New Guinea, while one species, the Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo, lives in northeastern Australia. They inhabit mountain and lowland rainforests where climbing ability is essential. The genus Dendrolagus includes several species, many of which are threatened by habitat loss. Their distribution makes them a striking example of mammal evolution in island and forest environments.
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