The Marsupial Order
- ISBN-10
- 0761426973
- ISBN-13
- 9780761426974
- Category
- Marsupials
- Pages
- 100
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish
- Author
- Rebecca Stefoff
Description
Mammals with young that develop in pouches after birth are marsupials, or metatherians. Kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils are just a few of the best-known members of this order. Dozens of small, shy, little-known species are found in the Americas and around Australia. The Marsupial Order explores the origins of these mammals and examines their unusual reproductive method, which has unique advantages. In addition, The Marsupial Order discusses the biology, life cycles, and ecological roles of marsupials, as well as current threats to their survival and approaches to conservation. With a survey of the various metatherian suborders and families, The Marsupial Order introduces pouched mammals from wombats to wallabies and beyond. Book jacket.
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