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{{Short description|Species of marsupial}}
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{{Speciesbox
| name = Doria's tree-kangaroo<ref name=msw3>{{MSW3 Groves|pages = 59}}</ref>
| name = Doria's tree-kangaroo<ref name=msw3>{{MSW3 Groves|pages = 59}}</ref>
| image = Macropodidae - Dendrolagus dorianus.JPG
| image = Macropodidae - Dendrolagus dorianus.JPG
| image_caption = ''Dendrolagus dorianus'' from [[New Guinea]]. Stuffed specimen
| image_caption = ''Dendrolagus dorianus'' from [[New Guinea]]. Stuffed specimen.
| status = VU
| status = VU
| status_system = iucn3.1
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| status_ref = <ref name=iucn>{{IUCN2008|assessor=Leary, T.|assessor2=Seri, L.|assessor3=Flannery, T.|assessor4=Wright, D.|assessor5=Hamilton, S.|assessor6=Helgen, K.|assessor7=Singadan, R.|assessor8=Menzies, J.|assessor9=Allison, A.|assessor10=James, R.|last-assessor-amp=yes|year=2008|id=6427|title=Dendrolagus dorianus|downloaded=28 December 2008}}</ref>
| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 13 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Leary, T. |author2=Seri, L. |author3=Flannery, T. |author4=Wright, D. |author5=Hamilton, S. |author6=Helgen, K. |author7=Singadan, R. |author8=Menzies, J. |author9=Allison, A. |author10=James, R. |date=2016 |title=''Dendrolagus dorianus'' |volume=2016 |page=e.T6427A21957392 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T6427A21957392.en |access-date=13 November 2021}}</ref>
| genus = Dendrolagus
| genus = Dendrolagus
| species = dorianus
| species = dorianus
| authority = [[Edward Pierson Ramsay|Ramsay]], 1883
| authority = [[Edward Pierson Ramsay|Ramsay]], 1883
| range_map = Doria's Tree Kangaroo area.png
| range_map = Doria's Tree Kangaroo area.png
| range_map_caption = Doria's tree-kangaroo range
| range_map_caption = Doria's tree-kangaroo range
}}
}}


'''Doria's tree-kangaroo''' ('''''Dendrolagus dorianus''''') is a long-tailed, furry, bear-like mammal found only in tropical mountain forests on the island of [[New Guinea]] (in [[Papua New Guinea]]). It is one of the largest tree-kangaroos (genus ''[[Tree-kangaroo|Dendrolagus]]''), living alone in trees and active at night to feed on leaves or fruit. It belongs to the macropod family ([[Macropodidae]]) with kangaroos, and carries its young in a pouch like other [[Marsupial|marsupials]]. Threats include hunting and [[habitat destruction|habitat loss]].
'''Doria's tree-kangaroo''' (''Dendrolagus dorianus'') is a [[tree-kangaroo]] [[endemic]] to [[Papua New Guinea]].


==Distribution==
==Distribution==
This [[marsupial]] is found in [[montane forest]]s of southeastern [[New Guinea]] island, at elevations between 600–3650m.<ref>{{cite web| title = Doria's Tree Kangaroo| publisher = Tenkile Conservation Alliance| url = http://www.tenkile.com/dorias_tree_kangaroo.html| accessdate = 2007-02-24| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070830165917/http://www.tenkile.com/dorias_tree_kangaroo.html| archivedate = 2007-08-30| df = }}</ref> The species was named in 1883 by [[Edward Pierson Ramsay]] in honour of Italian zoologist [[Giacomo Doria]].<ref name=papuaweb/>
This [[marsupial]] is found in [[montane forest]]s of southeastern [[New Guinea]] island, at elevations between {{convert|600|and|3650|m|ft|-2}}.<ref>{{cite web| title = Doria's Tree Kangaroo| publisher = Tenkile Conservation Alliance| url = http://www.tenkile.com/dorias_tree_kangaroo.html| access-date = 2007-02-24| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070830165917/http://www.tenkile.com/dorias_tree_kangaroo.html| archive-date = 2007-08-30}}</ref> The species was named in 1883 by [[Edward Pierson Ramsay]] in honour of Italian zoologist [[Giacomo Doria]].<ref name=papuaweb/>


==Description==
==Description==
Doria's tree-kangaroo is one of the largest tree-kangaroo species, and weighs on average 6.5–14.5&nbsp;kg, its length is 51–78&nbsp;cm, with a long 44–66&nbsp;cm tail. It has long dense brown [[fur]] with black ears and a pale brown or cream nonprehensile tail.<ref name = burnie>{{Animal Burnie| pages = 101}}</ref> It has large and powerful claws and a stocky build that gives it a [[bear|bear-like]] appearance.<ref name=papuaweb>{{cite web| url =http://www.papuaweb.org/gb/ref/flannery-1996/116-117.html | publisher = PapuaWeb | title = Doria's Tree-kangaroo | accessdate = 2007-02-24}}</ref>
Doria's tree-kangaroo is one of the largest tree-kangaroo species, and, on average, weighs between {{convert|6.5|and|14.5|kg|lb|0}}, its length is {{convert|51|to|78|cm|in|1}}, with a long {{convert|44|to|66|cm|in|1}} tail. It has long dense brown [[fur]] with black ears and a pale brown or cream nonprehensile tail.<ref name = burnie>{{Animal Burnie| pages = 101}}</ref> It has large and powerful claws and a stocky build that gives it a [[bear|bear-like]] appearance.<ref name=papuaweb>{{cite web | url = http://www.papuaweb.org/gb/ref/flannery-1996/116-117.html | publisher = PapuaWeb | title = Doria's Tree-kangaroo | access-date = 2007-02-24 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20060911030246/http://www.papuaweb.org/gb/ref/flannery-1996/116-117.html | archive-date = 2006-09-11 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


It is mostly solitary and nocturnal.
It is mostly solitary and nocturnal.


Its diet consists of various leaves, buds, flowers and fruits. The gestation period is about 30 days, after which, the single young remains in the mother's pouch for up to 10 months.<ref name = burnie/>
Its diet consists of various leaves, buds, flowers and fruits. The gestation period is about 30 days, after which, the single young remains in the mother's pouch for up to 10 months.<ref name = burnie/>
[[File:Baby tree kangaroo on the chiefs wifes shoulder -Papua New Guinea-17Oct2008.jpg|thumb|A baby tree kangaroo on the chief's wife's shoulder]]


;Conservation
;Conservation
Doria's tree-kangaro is an [[IUCN Red List]] [[Vulnerable species]]. Its forest habitat is threatened by logging and forest clearance. Being large sized, it's also hunted for its meat.<ref name = burnie/>
Doria's tree-kangaroo is an [[IUCN Red List]] [[Vulnerable species]]. Its forest habitat is threatened by logging and forest clearance. Being large sized, it is also hunted for its meat.<ref name = burnie/>


== References==
== References==
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[[Category:Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea]]
[[Category:Mammals of Papua New Guinea|Tree-kangaroo, Doria's]]
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Latest revision as of 22:00, 15 March 2024

Doria's tree-kangaroo[1]
Dendrolagus dorianus from New Guinea. Stuffed specimen.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae
Genus: Dendrolagus
Species:
D. dorianus
Binomial name
Dendrolagus dorianus
Ramsay, 1883
Doria's tree-kangaroo range

Doria's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus dorianus) is a long-tailed, furry, bear-like mammal found only in tropical mountain forests on the island of New Guinea (in Papua New Guinea). It is one of the largest tree-kangaroos (genus Dendrolagus), living alone in trees and active at night to feed on leaves or fruit. It belongs to the macropod family (Macropodidae) with kangaroos, and carries its young in a pouch like other marsupials. Threats include hunting and habitat loss.

Distribution

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This marsupial is found in montane forests of southeastern New Guinea island, at elevations between 600 and 3,650 metres (2,000 and 12,000 ft).[3] The species was named in 1883 by Edward Pierson Ramsay in honour of Italian zoologist Giacomo Doria.[4]

Description

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Doria's tree-kangaroo is one of the largest tree-kangaroo species, and, on average, weighs between 6.5 and 14.5 kilograms (14 and 32 lb), its length is 51 to 78 centimetres (20.1 to 30.7 in), with a long 44 to 66 centimetres (17.3 to 26.0 in) tail. It has long dense brown fur with black ears and a pale brown or cream nonprehensile tail.[5] It has large and powerful claws and a stocky build that gives it a bear-like appearance.[4]

It is mostly solitary and nocturnal.

Its diet consists of various leaves, buds, flowers and fruits. The gestation period is about 30 days, after which, the single young remains in the mother's pouch for up to 10 months.[5]

A baby tree kangaroo on the chief's wife's shoulder
Conservation

Doria's tree-kangaroo is an IUCN Red List Vulnerable species. Its forest habitat is threatened by logging and forest clearance. Being large sized, it is also hunted for its meat.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Groves, C. P. (2005). Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 59. ISBN 0-801-88221-4. OCLC 62265494.
  2. ^ Leary, T.; Seri, L.; Flannery, T.; Wright, D.; Hamilton, S.; Helgen, K.; Singadan, R.; Menzies, J.; Allison, A.; James, R. (2016). "Dendrolagus dorianus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T6427A21957392. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T6427A21957392.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Doria's Tree Kangaroo". Tenkile Conservation Alliance. Archived from the original on 2007-08-30. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
  4. ^ a b "Doria's Tree-kangaroo". PapuaWeb. Archived from the original on 2006-09-11. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
  5. ^ a b c Burnie, David; Wilson, Don E., eds. (2005-09-19). Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife (1st paperback ed.). Dorling Kindersley. p. 101. ISBN 0-7566-1634-4.
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