Marsupials are mammals known for carrying their young in a pouch. This pouch is called a marsupium, which is a Latin word ...

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Why Do Kangaroos Have a Pouch? Red kangaroos, Macropus rufus, are found in the dry regions of inland Australia. Like most marsupials, they have a short gestation period of around 28-35 days.