Vertebrates – Clip

The video discusses the reproduction of mammals, focusing on marsupials. While many mammals give birth to live young, some lay eggs, and marsupials rear their young in pouches. Australia is home to many marsupials like koalas, kangaroos, and possums. After birth, marsupials move to their mother's pouch to feed and grow. The possum's pouch can house 13 young, while a kangaroo rears one Joey at a time, which stays in the pouch for about nine months until it is ready to face the outside world.

What is a unique feature of marsupials compared to other mammals?

• They rear their young in a pouch.

• They have feathers.

• They live underwater.

• They lay eggs.

Which of the following is NOT a marsupial found in Australia?

• Penguin

• Koala

• Possum

• Kangaroo

How many young can a possum's pouch typically hold?

• 1

• 5

• 13

• 20

What is the term used for a young kangaroo?

• Calf

• Pup

• Joey

• Cub

How long does a Joey typically stay in its mother's pouch?

• Nine months

• Six months

• Three months

• Twelve months