A baby kangaroo munched on a carrot during Perth Zoo's celebration of World Rainforest Day.

Footage shows a juvenile tree kangaroo enjoying a piece of vegetable with its friends in their enclosure in Perth, Australia on June 22.

A zoo spokesman said: ‘We are proud to highlight the beauty of tree kangaroos like Muku, our tree roo joey, on World Rainforest Day.

‘These animals are vital indicators of rainforest health, underscoring the urgent need for conservation efforts to port

Tree kangaroos are unique marsupials adapted for life in the treetops of New Guinea and northeastern Australia's rainforests. These agile climbers face mounting threats from deforestation and hunting, sparking international conservation efforts to protect their dwindling populations.

World Rainforest Day, observed annually on June 22, aims to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and promote their conservation. The event highlights rainforests' critical role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and supporting indigenous cultures.