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Tenkile
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The tenkile (Dendrolagus scottae), also known as '''Scott's tree-kangaroo''', is a species of tree-kangaroo in the family Macropodidae. It is endemic to a very small area of the Torricelli Mountains of Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and by hunting. The tenkile is listed as endangered due to hunting and logging activities in Papua New Guinea. The tenkile is hunted for its meat, and has been a main protein source for the local tribespeople. The local human population has increased in recent years, increasing demand f
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Critically Endangered二名法 Dendrolagus scottaeFlannery & Seri, 1990 史氏樹袋鼠的分佈範圍 史氏樹袋鼠（學名：Dendrolagus scottae）是袋鼠科樹袋鼠的一種。其为巴布亞新幾內亞托里切利山脈上的一個特有種[3]其自然棲地位於熱帶或亞熱帶的旱林中，但正受到棲息地破壞的威脅[2] 此種動物為多麗樹袋鼠的近親。其體重為9至11公斤，體色以黑色為主。其身上有著強烈且持續的氣味。[3] 史氏樹袋鼠的數量已大幅減少。此種動物的棲地目前僅限於托里切利山脈三處偏遠的山峰中。[3] 腳註 ^ Groves, Colin. Wilson, D. E., and Reeder, D. M. (eds), 编. Mammal species of the world 3rd edition. Johns Hopkins University Press. 16 November 2005: 60–61. ISBN 0-801-88221-4. 引文格式1维护：冗余文本 (link) ^ 2.0 2.1 Dendrolagus scottae. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 2008. Database entry includes justification for why this species is listed as critically endangered ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Flannery, Tim: Mammals of New Guinea, Chatswood, 1995 外部連結 Tenkile Conservation Alliance 这是一篇小作品。你可以通过编辑或修订扩充其内容。 查 论 编 取自“https://zh.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=史氏樹袋鼠&oldid=25601494” 分类： IUCN極危物種 树袋鼠属 新幾內亞哺乳動物 隐藏分类： 引文格式1维护：冗余文本 CS1含有外文文本 使用ISBN魔术链接的页面 TaxoboxLatinName 本地和维基数据均无相关图片 全部小作品 小作品
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The tenkile (Dendrolagus scottae), also known as '''Scott's tree-kangaroo''', is a species of tree-kangaroo in the family Macropodidae. It is endemic to a very small area of the Torricelli Mountains of Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and by hunting. The tenkile is listed as endangered due to hunting and logging activities in Papua New Guinea. The tenkile is hunted for its meat, and has been a main protein source for the local tribespeople. The local human population has increased in recent years, increasing demand for tenkile meat. Additionally, tenkiles are poached for their fur and are captured and sold as a part of the illegal pet trade. Domesticated dogs also hunt tenkiles. Deforestation in Papua New Guinea affects all tree-kangaroos, and industrial logging that occurs in the Torricelli Mountain Range decreases the species' already restricted habitat. The Torricelli Mountain Range faces additional deforestation due to the timber industry, and the production of coffee, rice and wheat.
==Description== The tenkile is a close relative of Doria's tree-kangaroo. It weighs , with males being larger than females. It is predominantly black with some chocolate-brown on its limbs and long tail, and whorls of hair on the shoulders. It has a powerful and persistent odour. Tenkiles have a noticeably long snout, and are able to both hop and walk bipedally. They are also able to raise their arms above their head, which most kangaroo species cannot. It is believed that this species breeds year round, with one offspring born each year. The young become independent after two years. The tenkile is believed to be the most intelligent of all tree-kangaroo species.