What is a Tree Kangaroo?
A tree kangaroo is one of the largest marsupials, and is closely related to both the wallaby and the larger kangaroo. Unlike its two close relatives, however, the tree kangaroo at some point adapted to becoming an arboreal, or tree living, species. There are over 10 species of tree kangaroo, some living in the rainforests of Australia, and others living in Papua New Guinea, and the islands surrounding New Guinea. The tree kangaroo prefers dense forest growth, as it is a solitary and shy creature.
