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单词 dendrolagus
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Dendrolagus


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Noun1.Dendrolagus - tree wallabiesDendrolagus - tree wallabies genus Dendrolagusmammal genus - a genus of mammalsfamily Macropodidae, Macropodidae - kangaroos; wallabiestree kangaroo, tree wallaby - arboreal wallabies of New Guinea and northern Australia having hind and forelegs of similar length

Dendrolagus


Dendrolagus

 

(tree kangaroos), a genus of mammals of the family Macropodidae. The body measures 52-81 cm long and the tail, 42-93 cm long. The coloration is reddish-brown on the upper part of the body and lighter below. The hind limbs are significantly longer than the forelimbs, but not as much as in other kangaroos. There are a total of seven species, and they are found in the forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia. Members of the genus live in small groups in trees and often descend to the ground. They feed on leaves and fruits. The females of the genus give birth to only one young. The animals are hunted for their fur and meat.

Dendrolagus


Related to Dendrolagus: tree kangaroo
  • noun

Synonyms for Dendrolagus

noun tree wallabies

Synonyms

  • genus Dendrolagus

Related Words

  • mammal genus
  • family Macropodidae
  • Macropodidae
  • tree kangaroo
  • tree wallaby
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