10 Tree-Dwelling Animals: Masters of the Canopy

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 29, 2024

Sloths

Spend nearly their entire life in trees, moving very slowly.

Koalas

Native to Australia, they are almost exclusively eucalyptus tree dwellers.

Orangutans

Found in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, they are arboreal primates.

Gibbons

These apes are adept at brachiation, swinging from tree to tree.

Flying Squirrels

Use their skin flaps to glide between trees.

Tarsiers

Small primates with large eyes, they leap between tree branches.

Tree Kangaroos

Adapted to life in the trees in the rainforests of Australia, New Guinea.

Tree Snakes

Various species, like the green tree python, live predominantly in trees.

Lemurs

Many species, especially in Madagascar, are tree-dwelling.

Tree Frogs

Known for their climbing abilities, living mostly in trees.

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