noun
- mammals that carry their young in a pouch, such as kangaroos, koalas, and opossums
Examples
- Kangaroos and wallabies are well-known marsupials from Australia.
- Most marsupials are found in Australia and nearby islands.
- The opossum is the only marsupial native to North America.
- Baby marsupials are born very small and continue developing in their mother’s pouch.
- Koalas are marsupials that spend most of their time in eucalyptus trees.
- Scientists study marsupials to understand different reproductive strategies in mammals.