tree kangaroo

American  

noun

1. any arboreal kangaroo of the genus Dendrolagus, of Queensland, Australia, and New Guinea.

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tree kangaroo British  

noun

1. any of several arboreal kangaroos of the genus Dendrolagus , of New Guinea and N Australia, having hind and forelegs of a similar length and a long tail

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Example Sentences

Animal conservationists have described the moment a rare tree kangaroo was seen emerging from its mother's pouch as "celebratory".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023

Also known as the Huon tree kangaroo, it is native to the forests of the Huon Peninsula of Papua New Guinea.

From Reuters • Apr. 29, 2022

The Zoo: Bronx Tales The staff is eager to pair a lone tree kangaroo with a new mate.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2021

Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence says the Matschie’s tree kangaroo turned 23 years, three months and four days old on Friday.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2018

Not long after we came up with a tree kangaroo, to which we gave chase.

From In the Eastern Seas by Kingston, William Henry Giles