Bronx Zoo welcomes rare tree kangaroo joey

A rare, new Matschie’s tree kangaroo joey has made its public debut at the Bronx Zoo. The joey was born at the end of December and only recently emerged from its mother’s pouch. This is the second of its species born at the Bronx Zoo and to this female since 2021. The birth is a result of the zoo’s participation in a cooperative breeding program administered by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums work together to maintain genetic diversity and demographic stability in zoo animal populations. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the Matschie’s tree kangaroo as endangered. It is estimated that fewer than 2500 remain in the wild. They are threatened by habitat destruction, unsustainable hunting practices, and other human activities. — Report from Reuters Subscribe to the ABS-CBN News channel! - Watch full episodes on iWantTFC for FREE here: Visit our website at Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: