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

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: At first glance, a kangaroo's pouch looks like nothing but a built-in baby sling. But if you peeked inside, you'd see it's far more complex than a ...

Orphaned joeys need specialized care from experienced kangaroo rescuers. Find out more about this joey and her journey back ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Two kangaroos will be staying at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for a limited time, giving people the chance to see the Australian marsupials up close. Irwin and Bindi, named after ...

Male kangaroos can reach over six feet tall and ... Like most marsupials, the female Euro has a pouch. The tiny joey will climb up into the mother’s pouch and latch onto an elongated teat.

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.