How Do Female Kangaroos Give Birth? (Video)

This post goes to a friend of mine who was wondering how does female kangaroo gave birth and how the kangaroo young ends up in the pouch! So, here's the explanation!

Kangaroos are mammals and they mate and give birth to their young just like any other mammal. So, the mother gives birth through the birth canal. However kangaroo young (joeys) are born after only 31 days of gestation, and are only the size of a Lima bean.

The joey climbs up the mother and into the mother's pouch, and remains sheltered there for up to 9 months. They feed on the teats in the pouch, and as they get older, they will exit the pouch and explore, returning for safety and food.

When the joey first enters the pouch, it by instinct puts its mouth on a teat which then enlarges to hold it in place and feed it.

I've embedded the footage of a kangaroo giving birth! Enjoy!