What group of animals are marsupials?

Marsupials are a diverse group of mammals that are characterized by several unique features, including their method of caring for their young. Marsupials are all characterized by their unique reproductive system, which involves a pouch, also known as a "marsupium," in which the mother marsupial nurses and carries her developing young.

Notable examples of marsupial animals include:

- Kangaroos

- Koalas

- Wallabies

- Opossums

- Wombats

- Tasmanian devils

- Bandicoots

- Numbats

- Monotremes (such as the platypus and echidna)

Marsupials are predominantly found in the Australian region and the Americas.