Tenkile (Scott’s tree Kangaroo)
Dendrolagus scottae
Weight: About
10 kg.
Habitat: It
is found in mossy mountain forests from 900 - 1500 m.
Birth Season: Probably year-round.
Birth Rate: Female probably gives birth at 12 month intervals.
Diet: The
diet of the Tenkile includes tree leaves, ferns,
and soft vines.
Threats: Hunting
is the main threat to the Tenkile.
Social Organization: In the past, family groups of up to
4 individuals were seen. However, most recent sightings have been of solitary
individuals or a female and young pair.
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