We’ll go out on a limb and say that the Matschie’s tree kangaroo is an excellent vertical climber. Unlike their ground-dwelling cousins, tree kangaroos are well adapted to their life in the trees. They have strong limbs and a long tail which they press against the branches for balance. Rough pads on their forelimbs and hindlimbs give them a non-slip grip, and long claws help them to hold on. | Bronx Zoo

Tree kangaroos spend most of their time in trees, and that’s why they have shorter legs and stronger forearms than other species of kangaroos. Learn more on a new episode of #TheZoo starting now! | Animal Planet

Friends, we've got HUGE news about wild tree kangaroos 🥳 Our conservation partner Tenkile Conservation Alliance (TCA) have discovered wild populations of tree kangaroos could be on the rise! New drone surveys have sighted a record number of critically endangered and endangered species through the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. We're proud to say this new drone tech was made possible through Perth Zoo's long-standing partnership with our friends at TCA. These results are a major breakthrough i