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==Distribution and habitat== Tree-kangaroos inhabit the tropical rainforests of New Guinea, far northeastern Australia, and some of the islands in the region, in particular, the [[Schouten Islands]] and the [[Raja Ampat Islands]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/matschies-tree-kangaroo/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207175609/http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/matschies-tree-kangaroo/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 February 2010 |title=Matschie's Tree Kangaroos, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo Pictures, Matschie's Tree Kangaroo Facts - National Geographic |publisher=Animals.nationalgeographic.com |date=2013-10-23 |access-date=2013-11-13}}</ref> Although most species are found in mountainous areas, several also occur in lowlands, such as the aptly named [[lowlands tree-kangaroo]]. Most tree-kangaroos are considered threatened due to hunting and habitat destruction. Because much of their lifestyle involves climbing and jumping between trees, they have evolved an appropriate method of locomotion. Tree-kangaroos thrive in the treetops, as opposed to terrestrial kangaroos which survive on mainland Australia. Two species of tree-kangaroos are found in Australia, Bennett's (''D. bennetianus''), which is found north of the Daintree River and Lumholtz's (''D. lumholtzi''). Tree-kangaroos have adapted better to regions of high altitudes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sullivan |first=R. |url=http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2007/12/13/2574979.htm |title=Treetop kangaroos|publisher=ABC.net.au |year=2007 |access-date=May 27, 2015}}</ref> Tree-kangaroos must find places comfortable and well-adapted for breeding, as they only give birth to one joey per year. They are known to have one of the most relaxed and leisurely birthing seasons. They breed cautiously in the treetops during the monsoon season. Their habitats are breeding grounds for danger, as they can easily fall prey to their natural predator, the [[amethystine python]], which also climbs and lives in the treetops. Tree-kangaroos are known to be able to live in both mountainous regions and lowland locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioexpedition.com/tree-kangaroo/ |title=Tree Kangaroo - Animal Facts and Information.|date=11 April 2012 |publisher=Bioexpedition.com |access-date=2013-11-13}}</ref>
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