Wildlife of the World
Puzzle 46 · Australasia and Zealandia · Page 72 in print
Matschie's Tree Kangaroo
The Matschie’s tree kangaroo climbs the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea’s Huon Peninsula, feeding on leaves high in the canopy; the IUCN lists it as endangered due to hunting and forest loss.
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A Matschie's tree kangaroo balances among branches in Papua New Guinea.
Species reference for Matschie's Tree Kangaroo. The photograph does not necessarily show the population or place named in the puzzle.
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A closer view of the same tree-dwelling kangaroo among leaves.
Species reference for Matschie's Tree Kangaroo. The photograph does not necessarily show the population or place named in the puzzle.
(c) Daniel, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 · Original recordImage changes
Resized and converted to JPEG for display; no subject alteration.
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Bark
It may supplement its diet with tree bark.
Cloud Forest
Matschie's tree kangaroos live in montane cloud forests.
Dendrolagus
Dendrolagus means tree hare.
Ferns
It eats leaves of ferns among other plants.
Foot Pads
Its feet have cushion-like pads covered with roughened skin.
Forelimbs
Its muscular forelimbs are about as long as its hind legs.
Fruit
It supplements its diet with small amounts of fruit.
Huon
The Huon Peninsula is the native geographical range of Matschie's tree kangaroo.
Long Tail
It has a long tail for balance.
Matschie
Matschie's tree kangaroos have a tiny home range.
Orchids
It eats leaves of orchids among other plants.
Papua
Matschie's tree kangaroo lives only on the Huon Peninsula of Papua New Guinea.
Tree Kangaroo
Matschie's tree kangaroos are adapted for climbing trees.
Vines
It eats leaves from vines among other plants.
Whorls
Curly whorls of fur on its back shed rain.
Sources
- Matschie Tree Kangaroo (source capture)San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
- Matschie Tree Kangaroo (source capture)Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology