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  1. Marsupial - Wikipedia

    Extant marsupials encompass many species, including kangaroos, koalas, opossums, possums, Tasmanian devils, wombats, wallabies, and bandicoots. Marsupials constitute a clade stemming from …

  2. Marsupial | Definition, Characteristics, Animals, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 27, 2025 · A marsupial is a mammal that belongs to the infraclass Metatheria, which is sometimes called Marsupialia. There are more than 250 marsupial species. Marsupials are characterized by …

  3. Marsupial - Definition, List, Types, Characteristics, & Pictures

    4 days ago · They belong to the infraclass Marsupialia, which includes kangaroos, koalas, opossums, wombats, wallabies, and bandicoots, among many others. Most (around 334) extant marsupial …

  4. 14 Types of Marsupials (Facts, Pictures, Examples)

    Jul 21, 2024 · A marsupial is a type of mammal that gives birth to a newborn that is not yet fully developed. After birth, the mother carries it in a special external pouch until the baby has matured …

  5. Marsupial - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    A fetus-like marsupial embryo climbs from the birth canal into its mother's pouch. Once there, it attaches to a nipple and doesn’t let go—in fact, it can’t!

  6. Marsupials guide: what they are, where they live - and why they have ...

    Jun 7, 2024 · All you need to know about the fascinating group of animals known as marsupials. What are marsupials?

  7. What are the Marsupials? Nature’s Most Unusual Mammals

    Best known for their iconic pouch and starring roles in Australia’s wildlife scene, marsupials include kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and many lesser-known (but just as fascinating) species.

  8. Marsupials | Animal Kingdom

    Welcome to the fascinating pouch-bearing world of marsupials, a unique group of mammals that carry their young in specialized pouches. Marsupials belong to the animal kingdom’s infraclass …

  9. Marsupials - Animal Streets

    Marsupials represent one of the most extraordinary branches on the mammalian tree, known for their unique method of reproduction and for nurturing their young in specialized pouches.

  10. 23 Types of Marsupials: Species, Identification, Photos - TRVST

    Hop into the world of diverse types of marsupial, extending beyond just kangaroos and koalas. Know their distinguishable adaptations and more.