Marsupials
Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Two-thirds of marsupial species are found in Australia.
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Though it's true that joeys poop in their mother's pouch, also known as the marsupium, it's still a pretty cozy place to spend the first few months of life.
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Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Did you know that two thirds of marsupial species are found in Australia? Find out more by viewing this marsupial image gallery.
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