Goodfellow’s Tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi), also called the Ornate Tree Kangaroo is native to Papua New Guinea & is on the endangered list =(
Slow and clumsy on the ground, this tree kangaroo moves around at our walking pace hopping awkwardly, leaning its body far forward to balance the heavy tail. In trees it is bold and agile; climbing by wrapping its forelimbs around the trunk of a tree and hopping with the powerful hind legs, allowing its forelimbs to slide.
The Goodfellow Tree Kangaroo has an amazing jumping ability – it has been known to jump to the ground from heights of 30 feet without ill effect.
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