Wednesday, February 23, 2011

What can be the threat to Tree Kangaroo???

Tree kangaroos are primarily hunted by the natives of Papua New Guinea. They are traditionally hunted by natives with dingos, which sniff the kangaroos out and grab them from the trees. Doing it this way allows many of them to escape. However, the introduction of guns to the island has placed their future in jeopardy. They are hunted for their succulent meat.Tree kangaroos are endangered, with only 1400 left in the wild. Breeding programs in zoos worldwide are helping to conserve this species.

Other than that, the main danger to tree kangaroos is habitat loss. Destruction of rainforests means loss of habitat, and loss of food source. Unlike some other highly adaptable marsupials, tree kangaroos need a very specific habitat. Also, in parts of northern Australia, quite a few tree kangaroo deaths are caused by cars. Introduced species such as foxes and wild dogs are also a major problem for tree kangaroo.

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