Learn why a baby kangaroo stays in its mother's pouch, how this cozy space keeps the baby safe and warm, and how it helps the kangaroo grow strong.
Kangaroos are special animals called marsupials. This means that when a baby kangaroo is born, it is very tiny and not fully developed, so it can’t live on its own right away.
To keep the baby safe, the mother kangaroo has a pouch on her belly. This pouch is like a warm, cozy pocket where the baby can stay protected. Inside the pouch, the baby kangaroo stays close to its mother’s body, which keeps it warm and safe from dangerous animals or weather.
While it is in the pouch, the baby kangaroo can drink its mother’s milk and grow stronger until it is ready to hop out and explore the world on its own. So, the mother’s pouch is very important because it helps the baby kangaroo survive and develop in a safe and comfortable place.