tree kangaroo
US /ˈtriː ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/
UK /ˈtriː ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/
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a marsupial of the genus Dendrolagus, native to the rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, adapted for arboreal life with strong limbs and a long tail.
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The tree kangaroo is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
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Unlike ground kangaroos, tree kangaroos have shorter, broader feet for gripping branches.