Rediscovery Golden-mantled tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus pulcherrimus), Indonesia

Golden-mantled tree kangaroo
(Dendrolagus pulcherrimus)
Indonesia
[AP 2006-02-07]

Mammal expert Kris Helgen is seen holding a golden-mantled tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus pulcherrimus) in New Guinea. Photo from Conservation International.

Golden-mantled tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus pulcherrimus) in New Guinea. Photo by Bruce Beehler of Conservation International.

Description

In this undated photo released by Conservation International, a golden-mantled tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus pulcherrimus) is seen after being discovered on Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) expedition to the Foya Mountains in Indonesia's easternmost Papua province in December 2005. Scientists discovered a 'Lost World' in an isolated Indonesian jungle, identifying dozens of new species of frogs, butterflies and plants _ as well as large mammals hunted to near extinction elsewhere, members of the expedition said Tuesday, Feb. 7 2006. This was first record of the species in Indonesia and the second known site on earth where it is known to exist. (AP Photo/Conservation International, Bruce Beehler, HO)

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