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Publish date: 2022-04-22

Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Two-thirds of marsupial species are found in Australia.

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Marsupials are mammals that commonly bear a pouch such as kangaroos and koalas. Did you know that two thirds of marsupial species are found in Australia? Find out more by viewing this marsupial image gallery.

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