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Name:

Bennett's Tree-kangaroo

Scientific name:

Bennettianus Dendrolagus

Status:

Minimal Concern

Scientific Classification:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Marsupialia

Order: Diprotodontia

Family: Macropodidae

Gender: Dendrolagus

Species: D. bennettianus

General Information:

Bennett's tree kangaroo is a large tree kangaroo from Australia. It is a solitary species that inhabit the remote forests of Queensland. Males may be controversial, and are fierce in defending their territories. In the past, Aboriginal easily hunted, but since hunting has stopped extending its scope has broadened. Now it is primarily only subject to predation by large pythons and dingoes. It is a solitary and nocturnal, becoming active at night, while staying mostly hidden in the flag during the day.

Description Physical:

Males are larger than females and can weigh up to 25 A 31 lbs. Women are approximately 17.6 to 23 pounds. The bottom, including his chest, abdomen and lower tail are black with a pale back and shoulders. His hands and feet are also black. Like other tree kangaroos, their forelimbs are longer and their back legs are shorter than terrestrial kangaroos.

Diet:

Bennett Tree kangaroos are fed almost exclusively on the leaves of jungle trees and vines, especially the umbrella tree. Also known to consume various wild fruits.

Habitat:

It inhabits lowland and tropical mountain forests, and people have also been seen in sclerophyll forests. Bennett's Tree-kangaroo occupies a relatively small and remote area of northeastern Queensland, southern Queensland and north of the Daintree River.

Reproduction:

Similar to other tree kangaroos, Bennett's tree-kangaroo has a slow reproductive rate. Young people spend about 8 months in the bag. With their mothers for an additional period of two years.

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