Learn how baby kangaroos grow and stay protected in their mother’s pouch, explained simply for 12-year-old students.
A baby kangaroo is called a joey. When a joey is very tiny and newborn, it can't take care of itself yet. So, it stays in its mother's pouch, which is like a warm and safe little pocket on her belly. The pouch keeps the baby kangaroo cozy, protected from danger, and close to its mom while it grows stronger. Inside the pouch, the joey can nurse by drinking its mother’s milk and stays safe until it is ready to hop outside and explore the world on its own.
So, the mother’s pouch is important because it acts like a special home for the baby kangaroo, helping it survive and grow during the early part of its life.