What layer of the rainforest does the tree kangaroo live?
The tree kangaroo lives in most layers of the rainforest, sheltering in the trees. Its food source is leaves, fruit and young seedlings which it may get from either the trees or on the ground. It is comfortable remaining in the canopy, but also often descends to the ground: for example, when frightened, it is more likely to use the ground as an escape route. It can leap 3-6 metres from branch to branch, using its non-prehensile tail as a rudder, and make amazing leaps from tree branches, 15 to 20m high, straight to the ground, without harm.
