Bennett’s tree-kangaroo

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Bennett’s tree-kangaroo is a rare, arboreal marsupial native to the rainforests of northeastern Australia, known for its strong climbing ability and distinctive bear-like appearance.


Statements (44)
Predicate Object
instanceOf mammal
marsupial
tree-kangaroo
activityPattern crepuscular
nocturnal
bodyCovering fur
class Mammalia
coloration brown fur
pale underparts
commonName Bennett’s tree kangaroo
Bennett’s tree-kangaroo
conservationConcern rare
diet flowers
fruits
herbivorous
leaves
distributionStatus endemic to Australia
ecologicalRole folivore
seed disperser
family Macropodidae
genus Dendrolagus
geographicRegion Cape York Peninsula
habitat rainforest
tropical rainforest
kingdom Animalia
lifestyle arboreal
limbAdaptation broad hind feet for gripping branches
strong forelimbs for climbing
locomotion climbing
movement can climb vertically on tree trunks
can leap between trees
nativeTo Queensland, Australia
northeastern Australia
notableFeature bear-like appearance
strong climbing ability
order Diprotodontia
phylum Chordata
reproduction pouched young
viviparous
tail long tail
tailFunction balance while climbing
taxonRank species
threat habitat loss
hunting

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Daintree Rainforest
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