tree kangaroo

tree kangaroo

n. Any of several arboreal macropods of the genus Dendrolagus of eastern Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, having strong forelimbs, smaller hind limbs than most other kangaroos, and a very long tail, used for balance when climbing.

tree kangaroo

n (Animals) any of several arboreal kangaroos of the genus Dendrolagus, of New Guinea and N Australia, having hind and forelegs of a similar length and a long tail

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tree kangaroo - arboreal wallabies of New Guinea and northern Australia having hind and forelegs of similar lengthtree wallabybrush kangaroo, wallaby - any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly coloredDendrolagus, genus Dendrolagus - tree wallabies