Bohra (SciiFii)

The giant tree-kangaroo (Bohra paulae) is a species of macropod, most closely related to tree-kangaroos (Dendrolagus), that originally lived in southern Australia during the Pleistocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced throughout the wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across southern, southeastern, and eastern Australia to help boost biodiversity. The giant tree-kangaroo is much larger than any tree-kangaroo, weighing in at over 50 kilograms (110 lbs). It has many similarities with tree-kangaroos in their cranio-dental and hind limb morphology, and in spite of its size, shows many of the same arboreal adaptations as its relatives. Among the similarities are the calcaneus being flat and broad with the cuboid articulation not being stepped and the height-to-width ratio of the articulation being much smaller than in that of other types of kangaroos. The giant tree-kangaroo is unable to hop due to its massive size and must walk on all four limbs when moving on the ground. Despite this, it is far from defenseless, as it possesses strong, sharp claws and sharp canine teeth for defense against any potential predators. Instead of sweating, the giant tree-kangaroo licks its forearms and allows the evaporation to help cool its body. In the wild, it will usually feed on leaves, fruits and mosses. When kept in zoos, it feeds on apples, carrots, yams, corn on the cob, celery, kale/romaine, high fiber monkey biscuits, tofu, hard boiled eggs, and various types of tree boughs (elm, willow, etc.). In the wild, the giant tree-kangaroos live alone or in small assemblies, containing a mother and her offspring and one male. Most of the time, the groups have a sex ratio of 1:1. They spend about 14 to 15 hours of their days sleeping and resting. The giant tree-kangaroos are known for defending their home territory and marking their boundaries. There is no particular season in which they breed. Gestation lasts 44 days and joeys of captive bred individuals leave the pouch after 11 months. The average life span of the giant tree-kangaroo in the wild is at least 21 years. The lifespan of the giant tree-kangaroo in a zoo is about 40 years (if properly cared for). The conservation status of the giant tree-kangaroo is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and historic poaching, however, thanks to the conservationists, the giant tree-kangaroo is a protected species.
Category:Animals
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