Pocket Babies and Other Amazing Marsupials

What defines a marsupial? Living in Australia? No: Although many marsupials are native to Australia, there are many other species in the Americas and several Pacific islands. Having a pouch? No: Although many marsupials, like kangaroos, have pouches, some small marsupials are pouchless. A marsupial, by definition, is a mammal that gives birth to partially formed young. Here is a guide to the great variety of animals in this fascinating mammalian order. Fullcolor photographs. Further reading. Bibliography.