Matschie's tree-kangaroo

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Matschie's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei), also known as the Huon tree-kangaroo, is a tree-kangaroo native to the Huon Peninsula of northeastern New Guinea island, within the nation of Papua New Guinea. Under the IUCN classification, Matschie's tree-kangaroo is an endangered species. The scientific name honours German biologist Paul Matschie. The indigenous population refers to it as a Boongarry.

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