Lincoln Children’s Zoo reveals name of rare Matschie’s tree kangaroo born in 2025

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lincoln Children’s Zoo has unveiled the name of its rare female Matschie’s tree kangaroo born in 2025.

The zoo said Tuesday that the joey was named Samala after a village birth attendant (VBA) in Papua New Guinea.

The tree kangaroo is one of only three born in facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums last year…

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