Discovered strange kangaroo species that is the best climber on the planet

The Goodfellow tree kangaroo is not only rare, but also possesses master climbing skills, making it one of the most unique animals in the world.

They are tree-climbing kangaroos. Unlike plains kangaroos, Goodfellow tree kangaroos have short legs and curved claws that help them grip tree branches. Photo: Pinterest.

Their plumage is beautifully patterned. Their reddish-brown fur with two yellow stripes running down their backs makes them one of the most strikingly colored members of the Macropodidae family. Photo: Pinterest.

They sleep in trees all day. Like koalas, they spend most of their time resting in the canopy, only moving out at night to forage for food. Photo: Pinterest.

Their main food is leaves and ripe fruits. They are completely herbivorous, preferring soft leaves, young shoots and some wild fruits. Photo: Pinterest.

Incredible jumping ability. Even though they live in trees, they can jump up to 9 meters from branch to branch to escape predators. Photo: Pinterest.

Their gestation period is very short. The gestation period of Goodfellow tree kangaroos is only about 21–38 days, after which the young will live in the mother's pouch for more than half a year. Photo: Pinterest.

As a symbol of indigenous culture, the Papua New Guineans regard this species as a sacred forest mascot and their images often appear in traditional motifs. Photo: Pinterest.

On the brink of extinction. Hunting and deforestation have drastically reduced the number of remaining Goodfellow tree kangaroos, which are classified as “Critically Endangered” by the IUCN. Photo: Pinterest.

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