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How long does a young kangaroo remain in its motherās pouch?
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Red kangaroo (Macropus rufus). The home range of this species spans much of Australia's interior, and it is the largest member of the family Macropodidae.
A young kangaroo, known as a joey, is born in a highly immature state and immediately crawls into the motherās marsupium, or pouch, to continue its development.12
Once inside, the joey attaches itself to a teat. As it grows, it becomes more active and begins to spend increasing amounts of time outside the pouch. A young kangaroo typically leaves the pouch completely at 7 to 10 months of age.1