Conservationists at a UK zoo have captured the moment a rare tree kangaroo popped out of its mother’s pouch for the first time, part of research aimed at helping the endangered species survive in the wild. READ:
LONDON, United Kingdom — Conservationists at a UK zoo have captured the moment a rare tree kangaroo popped out of its mother’s pouch for the first time, part of research aimed at helping the endangered species survive in the wild.
Dave White, team manager of Chester Zoo in northwestern England, said they had documented the marsupial’s growth using a special endoscope carefully placed into the mother’s pouch every few weeks since it was born last July. Since little is known about their development, scientists hope capturing the process on camera will improve conservation practices and help other similar species in southeast Asia survive in the wild.
Once inside the pouch, the young kangaroo latches on to teats for nutrition. Then, slowly, it grows from the size of a jellybean, developing back legs and fur, until “around six months later it starts to open its eyes and pop its head out”, he said.
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