Nature curiosity: Why do marsupials have pouches?
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For marsupials, only adult females have pouches, and they serve an important role in the reproductive process.
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Premium Photo Sweet baby kangaroos peek out from their mothers' pouches their round faces and perky ears exuding a sense of innocence and curiosity generated by ai
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The climb to the pouch begins in utero
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