Nice work. You've identified the tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus
matschiei).
While the tree kangaroo is related to the land kangaroo found in Australia, it
has shorter, wider hind feet and a longer, narrower tail than its cousin. The
tree kangaroo's heavy, curved claws help it climb and stay in position while it
sleeps.
Like the land kangaroo, the tree kangaroo has a pouch to carry its young. Once
the animal is born, it climbs into its mother's pouch and grows there for
several months before coming out for food.
Tree kangaroos are mostly found in northeastern Australia and New Guinea. They
tend to live alone in tropical forests, where they feed on tree leaves,
flowers, grass, and fruit. Their existence is threatened by hunters seeking
them for food, and from forest destruction for logging, mining, and
agriculture.
