In a marine lake found on one of the islands in the Pacific Island chain of Palau, Eil Malk, an overwhelming population of golden jellyfish can be found. These golden jellies, Mastigias papua etpisoni, have been cut off from their oceanic relatives for millions of years, and as a result, lost much of their sting. They have developed a symbiotic relationship with the algae that live in their tissues, giving them their distinctive golden color. In order to live on these algae, the jellyfish have to make a daily migration across the lake, following the arc of the sun.
6. Matschie’s tree kangaroo – Papua New Guinea
The Matschie’s tree kangaroo, Dendrolagus matshiei, may be spotted munching leaves in the treetops of the cloud forests in Huon Peninsula, Papua New Guinea. This magnificent animal actually spends most of its life doing this. It’s got brown fur and golden paws, belly and tail, and other kangaroos, a pouch for carrying and nursing its joeys.
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