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Matschies tree-kangaroo - Dendrolagus matschiei Fun fact: Instead of sweating, they lick their forearms and allow the evaporation to help cool them down.<br />
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Matschies tree-kangaroo - Dendrolagus matschiei

Fun fact: Instead of sweating, they lick their forearms and allow the evaporation to help cool them down.

*Captive animal at the Bronx Zoo

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  1. I could adopt this ability but licking my armpits would be too ticklish :-D Posted one year ago
    1. Hehe, so true. Posted one year ago

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Matschie's tree-kangaroo , also known as the Huon tree-kangaroo is a tree-kangaroo native to the Huon Peninsula of northeastern New Guinea island, within the nation of Papua New Guinea. Under the IUCN classification, Matschie's tree-kangaroo is an endangered species. The scientific name honours German biologist Paul Matschie. The indigenous population refers to it as a Boongarry.

Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Oct 31, 2023. Captured Oct 24, 2023 11:15 in 1724 Hunt Ave, Bronx, NY 10462, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 120mm