Goodfellow's tree kangaroo joey debuts at Chester Zoo

A rare Goodfellow's tree kangaroo joey has emerged from his mother's pouch at Chester Zoo; the species is endangered and is being cared for at just two UK zoos.

An endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroo joey has emerged from his mother's pouch at Chester Zoo. Staff report the joey has joined a group of tree kangaroos at the zoo. Goodfellow's tree kangaroos are native to the forests of Papua New Guinea and are listed as endangered. The species is being cared for at just two zoos in the UK, and zoo staff hope the birth can help the species recover in the wild. Known details: - The joey has emerged from his mother's pouch at Chester Zoo. - The animal is a Goodfellow's tree kangaroo, native to Papua New Guinea. - The species is listed as endangered. - Only two UK zoos are currently caring for this species. - Zoo staff say the birth may support efforts to boost wild populations. Summary: The birth adds to captive breeding records for an endangered species and is noted by staff as potentially supporting wider recovery efforts. Undetermined at this time.