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.