Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness

The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group (TKMG) is an incorporated community group based on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, Australia, made up of local residents interested in, and concerned for, the conservation of North Queensland's rich mammal fauna.

These include Australia's largest arboreal mammals, the Lumholtz's and Bennett's Tree-kangaroos (tree-climbers), the Spotted-tailed Quoll and the rainforest dwelling Musky Rat-kangaroo, and mammals of the wet sclerophyll (eucalypt) forests including the Yellow-bellied Glider, Northern Bettong, and the Black-footed Tree-rat. Projects and activities undertaken by the Group focus on issues pertaining to the Lumholz's Tree-kangaroo, but also often involve other mammals.

The group was formed in 1997, and has become a strong and active group on the Tablelands. Our members are a diverse bunch of people, ranging from scientists, farmers, teachers, artists and publicans, and lots of interested others.

Our Aims:
- to conserve tree-kangaroos and other Far North Queensland mammals by promoting the awareness and knowledge of these animals
- to undertake and assist with studies into their habitats
- to liaise with groups and organisations with similar objectives.