Marsupials

Marsupials are special kinds of mammals that have pouches. Although many marsupials live in Australia and New Guinea, there are over 200 types of marsupials that live all over the world. The most well known marsupial is the kangaroo, but have you heard about the bilby, yapok, or Virginia opossum? 

Watch the following video to learn more about these amazing, pouched mammals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s0Ewd3pG4s

After watching the video, answer these questions:

1. How do marsupial babies stay inside the pouch without falling out?

2. How are pouches different? Name the 2 kinds of pouches.

3. What is the name of one of the few marsupials that can swim?

4. When does the bilby hunt? How can they hunt so well in the dark?

Draw and label your favourite marsupial. Don't forget to add the pouch!