* Marsupials are mammals. This means that they are warm-blooded, have fur, and give birth to live young.
* Marsupials have a pouch. This is a fold of skin on the mother's belly that protects and carries the young.
* Marsupials give birth to underdeveloped young. These young are born in a very early stage of development and continue to grow and develop in the pouch.
* Marsupials have a special diet. They mostly eat plants, but some also eat insects, small animals, or even blood.
* Marsupials are found only in Australia, New Guinea, and the Americas. There are about 350 known species of marsupial.
* Marsupials include kangaroos, koalas, wombats, opossums, and Tasmanian devils.
Additional Facts about Marsupials
* Marsupials are the oldest living mammals. The earliest known marsupial fossils date back to the Cretaceous period, about 110 million years ago.
* Marsupials are a very diverse group of animals. They range in size from the tiny pygmy possum, which is only about the size of a mouse, to the massive red kangaroo, which can weigh over 200 pounds.
* Marsupials have a variety of adaptations that help them survive in their environments. For example, some marsupials have long tails that help them balance, while others have sharp claws that help them climb trees.
* Marsupials are important members of the ecosystems they live in. They help to pollinate plants, spread seeds, and control insect populations.